Jyothy Lakshmi Krishna was an Indian painter. She is best known for being the wife of the late Indian singer Krishnakumar Kunnath.
Wiki/Biography
Jyothy Lakshmi Krishna was born on Thursday, November 2, 1967, in Delhi, India (age 54; as of 2021). Jyothy Lakshmi Krishna holds a Bachelor of Science degree (Home Science). She also holds a diploma in fashion design.
Photo of Jyothy Lakshmi Krishna clicked in 1984
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 5″
Hair color: black
Eye color: light brown
family
Jyothy Lakshmi Krishna was born into a Malayali family.
Parents and siblings
Her mother’s name is Vimala. At one point she shared a sketch of her father on social media.
Sketch of Jyothy Lakshmi Krishna’s father
husband and children
Her husband Krishnakumar Kunnath (KK), a popular Indian singer and composer, passed away due to cardiac arrest on May 31, 2022, after performing at the Nazrul Mancha Auditorium in Kolkata.
Krishnakumar Kunnath, husband of Jyothy Lakshmi Krishna
Her son’s name is Nakul Krishna Kunnath and he is a singer.
Nakul Krishna Kunnath, son of Jyothy Krishna
Her daughter’s name is Taamara Kunnath and she is a singer and songwriter.
Taamara Kunnath, daughter of Jyothy Krishna
Relationships/Affairs
Jyothy Lakshmi Krishna was in a relationship with Krishnakumar Kunnath before marrying him. They have reportedly been dating since childhood.
Jyothy Krishna and her husband Krishnakumar Kunnath
It was reported that Josie’s parents were skeptical of their marriage because KK was not working at the time. In order to marry Josie, KK got a job as a salesman in Delhi. He worked as a salesman for three months before moving to Mumbai.
Jyothy Lakshmi Krishna and Krishnakumar Kunnath get married
Signature/Autograph
Signature of Joshi Lakshmi Krishna
Profession
Before moving to Mumbai in 1991, Jyothy Lakshmi Krishna had no intention of becoming a painter. After arriving in Mumbai, Josie was persuaded by friends and family to pursue painting as a career. According to Jyothy Lakshmi Krishna, she never had formal training in painting but learned the art through some online certification courses. Josie owns an online art gallery where she displays her paintings for visitors, who can also purchase her art. Jyothy Lakshmi Krishna’s paintings blend realism and abstraction. She depicts various moods, emotions and ideas through her paintings.
A painting by Jyothy Lakshmi Krishna
Facts/Trivia
- Before going to Mumbai, Jyothy Lakshmi Krishna considered painting a hobby.
- Jyothy Lakshmi Krishna travels to different places with her husband Krishnakumar Kunnath to attend his live concerts.
- Besides being a talented painter, Jyothy Lakshmi Krishna is also a very talented sketch artist.
Pencil sketch by Jyothy Lakshmi Krishna
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education