Worldbeaters ... taking aim at the rich and powerful.(Worldbeaters)(Selvi J. Jayalalithaa, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, India) From: New Internationalist | Date: April 1, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2004 New Internationalist Magazine. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Selvi J Jayalalithaa

Job: Chief Minister and 'Imelda Marcos' of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu: Former 'Tamilwood' Film Star

Reputation: Champion of the Tamil People and Hindu Supremacy

FROM the age of four Jayalalithaa trained in the art of classical dance, eventually performing across India. From there she graduated to the Tamil film industry, starring in more than 100 films--though this is nothing compared with some other 'Tamilwood' stars, who h...