Jayashree Raj is an Indian actress from Bengaluru, Karnataka, who works predominantly in the Kannada television and film industry. She gained her initial recognition through the Kannada serial Mayamruga, where her performance was noted by audiences and industry insiders alike. She went on to build a career in Kannada television across several serials and productions. She is known for her outspoken and vivacious personality both on and off screen. In October 2018, she entered Bigg Boss Kannada Season 6 as one of the nine celebrity contestants. She was the third contestant to be introduced by host Kiccha Sudeep on the premiere. Her candid and talkative personality generated several memorable moments inside the house. She was eliminated in Week 9 (Day 62), finishing twelfth.
Her lead role in the Kannada serial Mayamruga, through which she first became known to Kannada TV audiences; her appearances in multiple Kannada television serials and films; her talkative, outspoken personality which was often highlighted during Bigg Boss Kannada Season 6 (2018); finishing twelfth in the season.