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
| School | Adarsh Vidyalaya, Chennai |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Late Jayakumar |
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| Mother | Late Vijaya Laxmi |
| Siblings | Deepak (Real estate business) |
| Spouse | Madhvan (m.2012-present) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Career
| Controversies | In 2016, she was not allowed to meet Jayalalithaa when she was admitted to Apollo Hospital. In 2017, she claimed to be the real successor of Jayalalithaa and stated she would either join AIADMK or float a new political party. |
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| Worked as | Sub-editor for The New Indian Express, Freelance International Journalist |
| Specializations | Digital publishing, in-depth research, short stories and poems |
Social Media
| https://x.com/jayakumardeepa | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepa-jayakumar-95115510 |
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. | |
| 8. She was born at Jayalalithaa's Poes Garden residence in Chennai. | |
| 9. She previously lived at Jayalalithaa's Poes Garden residence but later moved out due to personal disagreements. | |
| 10. Received a flat as a gift from Jayalalithaa after getting married in 2012. | |
| 11. Was the only blood relative who attempted to visit Jayalalithaa while she was at Apollo Hospital in 2016. | |
| 12. Currently resides in the United Kingdom. | |
| 13. Recognized for enhancing publication reputation through high-quality content and strategic relationship-building. |