Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/11/1974 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Deepa Jayakumar |
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| Nickname | J. Deepa |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 161 cm |
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| Weight | 85 Kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Cardiff University, Wales |
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| Qualification | Masters degree in International Journalism |
Personal Life
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| School | Adarsh Vidyalaya, Chennai |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Late Jayakumar | ||||
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| Mother | Late Vijaya Laxmi | ||||
| Siblings |
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| Spouse | Madhvan (m.2012-present) | ||||
| Children |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
Career
| Controversies | In 2016, she was in the news after she was not allowed to meet Jayalalithaa when she was admitted to the Apollo Hospital in 2016. |
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| Worked as | sub-editor for The New Indian Express |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Deepa is the niece of Jayalalithaa, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, as Jayakumar is Jayalalithaa's brother. | |
| 2. She previously lived at Jayalalitha's Poes Garden residence in Chennai but later moved out because of disagreements. | |
| 3. Received a flat as a present from Jayalalithaa after getting married in 2012. | |
| 4. Sought to visit her aunt Jayalalithaa while she was at Apollo Hospital in 2016. | |
| 5. Expressed her desire to venture into politics to uphold Jayalalithaa's heritage in 2017. | |
| 6. Currently, she resides in the United Kingdom. | |
| 7. She is a researcher in media and communications. |