Quick Facts
Born:
1948-04-09
Birthplace:
Jabalpur, India
Credits:
54 Total Roles
Jaya Bachchan
Acting
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Biography
Jaya Bachchan (nÊe Bhaduri; born April 9, 1948) is an Indian actress and politician. Celebrated for her work in Hindi and Bengali films since her teenage debut in 1963, she has won eight Filmfare Awards and the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian honour awarded by the Government of India. Regarded as one of the most celebrated actresses of Indian cinema, she was one of the highest paid actresses of the 1970s. She also serves as member of the parliament in the Rajya Sabha from the Samajwadi Party since 2004.
Known For
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Nandini Chandran Raichand
Kal Ho Naa Ho
Jennifer Kapur
Sholay
Radha
Zero
Self (Special Appearance)
The Big City
Bani Mazumdar
Paa
Narrator
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Dhanlakshmi Randhawa
Chupke Chupke
Vasudha
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sadabahar MOVIE | Nini |
| 2024 | Angry Young Men TV | Self |
| 2023 | Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani MOVIE | Dhanlakshmi Randhawa |
| 2018 | Zero MOVIE | Self (Special Appearance) |
| 2016 | Ki & Ka MOVIE | Self (Special Appearance) |
| 2013 | Sunglass MOVIE | Self |
| 2012 | Celluloid Man MOVIE | Self |
| 2011 | Meherjaan MOVIE | Meher |
| 2009 | Paa MOVIE | Narrator |
| 2008 | Drona MOVIE | Queen Jayanti |