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Jaya Bachchan

Acting Born Apr 9, 1948 Jabalpur, India 24 credits

Biography

Jaya Bachchan (née 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.

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Known for

Film

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

as Dhanlakshmi Randhawa
Film

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

as Nandini Chandran Raichand

Full filmography

  • Koffee with Karan (2004) as Self
  • Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Herself
  • Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) as Dhanlakshmi Randhawa
  • Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) as Nandini Chandran Raichand
  • Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) as Jennifer Kapur
  • Zero (2018) as Self (Special Appearance)
  • Sholay (1975) as Radha
  • Angry Young Men (2024) as Self
  • Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007) as Shabitri Sahay
  • Abhimaan (1973) as Uma Kumar
  • Paa (2009) as Narrator
  • Silsila (1981) as Shobha Malhotra
  • Fiza (2000) as Nishatbi Ikramullah
  • Anamika (1973) as Anamika/Kanchan/Archana
  • Zanjeer (1973) as Mala
  • Yeh Vaada Raha (1982) as Sunita Sikkan
  • Drona (2008) as Queen Jayanti
  • The Big City (1963) as Bani Mazumdar
  • Ki & Ka (2016) as Self (Special Appearance)
  • Chupke Chupke (1975) as Vasudha
  • Bawarchi (1972) as Krishna
  • Piya Ka Ghar (1972) as Malti Shankar
  • Guddi (1971) as Guddi
  • Mili (1975) as Mili