: Noted Telugu film director B Jaya died of a cardiac arrest, family sources said here today.
She was 54.
She passed away at a privatehospital here, they said.
The journalist-turned-director is known for her films like 'Chantigadu', 'Premikulu', 'Gundamma Gaari Manavadu' and 'Lovely'.
Her husband BA Raju is a notable producer and a public relations officer in the Telugu film industry.
Jaya was one of the few women directors in the film industry. She started her career as a journalist and turned to film-making with 'Chantigadu' in 2003.
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She is credited with introducing new faces in the Telugu film industry.
Several film personalities including actress and producer Lakshmi Manchu condoled Jaya's death.
"Deepest condolences for #jaya director. We lost one of the very few positive women directors of our times..Too unfortunate to have lost her so soon. Strength to @baraju_SuperHit and her familyMay her soul rest in peace.#RIPJayaGaru (sic)," actress Lakshmi Manchu tweeted.
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