 She was the leading actress from 1996 to 2003 in Tamil.She has also appeared in other commercially successful films, including "Ninaithen Vandhai" (1998), "Nee Varuvai Ena" (1999), "Thenali" (2000), "Friends" (2001), "Aanandham" (2001) and "Azhagi" (2002) as well as in the Sun TV's huge successful serial "Kolangal" where she win the Best Television Actress for her performance.Devayani was born as Sushma Jayadev, in Mumbai, Maharashtra.