Gayatri Jayaraman Biography: Height, Net Worth, Husband, Age, Ethnicity, Awards, Movies

Gayatri Jayaraman, is an Indian actress, model, television host, and scuba diving instructor recognized for her work in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi cinema.

She gained prominence after starring in Neela and Manadhai Thirudivittai, while her appearance in the song “Manja Kaattu Maina” brought her widespread recognition.

She later transitioned into television presenting before establishing a career as a certified scuba diving instructor.

Gayatri Jayaraman
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Name:	Gayatri Jayaraman
Born:	September 27, 1984 (age 41 years old)
Place of Birth:	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality:	Indian
Ethnicity:	Indian
Height:	5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
Religion:	Hinduism
Parents:	Jayaraman, Chitra Jayaraman
Spouse:	Samit Sawhny
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Ishaan Sawhny, Inara Sawhny
Occupation:	Actress, Model, Television Host, Scuba Diving Instructor
Net Worth:	$3 million

Early Life and Education

Gayatri Jayaraman was born on September 27, 1984, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She is of Indian ethnicity and practices Hinduism.

She was brought up by her parents, Jayaraman and Chitra Jayaraman. Information regarding her siblings has not been publicly disclosed.

During childhood, she lived in Shahabad before relocating to Chennai. She completed her schooling at Adarsh Vidyalaya and Church Park Convent in Chennai.

She later studied Life Sciences through IGNOU and also pursued Physiotherapy at SRM College, balancing her education alongside modelling assignments.

Career

Gayatri Jayaraman began her career in modelling after winning the Miss Tamil Nadu title in 1997 and Miss South India in 1998.

She later became one of the finalists in Femina Miss India 2000, opening the door to opportunities in television and cinema. Her acting debut came in the acclaimed Kannada film Neela, where her performance earned praise and the Cinema Express Award.

She subsequently appeared in films including Asoka, Manadhai Thirudivittai, Aaduthu Paaduthu, Shree, Vaseegara, Njan Salperu Ramankutty, Swamy, and Lokanathan IAS.

Apart from films, Jayaraman hosted television programmes such as Super Kudumbam and appeared in serials including Azhagu, Kayal, and Valli Thirumanam.

Following her marriage, she stepped away from full-time acting and established herself as a certified scuba diving instructor in the Andaman Islands while occasionally returning to television and film projects.

Awards and Nominations

• Cinema Express Award – Best Debut Actress (Neela) – Winner
• Miss Tamil Nadu – Winner (1997)
• Miss South India – Winner (1998)
• Femina Miss India 2000 – Top Five Finalist

Social Media

• Instagram: @gayathrijayaraman
• Facebook: Gayatri Jayaraman

Personal Life

Gayatri Jayaraman, 41 years old, is married to Samit Sawhny. The couple has two children, Ishaan Sawhny and Inara Sawhny. She stands 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) tall.

There are no publicly confirmed reports regarding any past relationships before her marriage. She enjoys scuba diving, travelling, marine conservation, and spending time with her family. She currently works as a certified scuba diving instructor in the Andaman Islands.

Net Worth

Gayatri Jayaraman has built a net worth of $3 million USD. Her income has been generated from acting, modelling, television hosting, brand endorsements, commercial appearances, and professional scuba diving instruction.

Her diverse career across entertainment and marine tourism has contributed significantly to her financial success.

Filmography

• Neela (2001)
• Asoka (2001)
• Manadhai Thirudivittai (2001)
• Aaduthu Paaduthu (2002)
• Shree (2002)
• Vaseegara (2003)
• Njan Salperu Ramankutty (2004)
• Swamy (2005)
• Lokanathan IAS (2005)
• Lanke (2021)
• Uppena (2021)

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