Jaya Bachchan

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) — Nandini Chandran Raichand
2. Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) — Jennifer Kapur
3. Sholay (1975) — Radha
4. Zero (2018) — Self (Special Appearance)
5. The Big City (1963) — Bani Mazumdar
6. Paa (2009) — Narrator
7. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) — Dhanlakshmi Randhawa
8. Chupke Chupke (1975) — Vasudha
9. Ki & Ka (2016) — Self (Special Appearance)
10. Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007) — Shabitri Sahay
11. Fiza (2000) — Nishatbi Ikramullah
12. Zanjeer (1973) — Mala
13. Bawarchi (1972) — Krishna
14. Koffee with Karan (2004) — Self
15. Abhimaan (1973) — Uma Kumar
16. Drona (2008) — Queen Jayanti
17. Silsila (1981) — Shobha Malhotra
18. Guddi (1971) — Guddi
19. Mili (1975) — Mili
20. Mother of 1084 (1998) — Sujata Chatterjee
21. Koshish (1972) — Aarti Mathur
22. Parichay (1972) — Rama
23. Celluloid Man (2012) — Self
24. Anamika (1973) — Anamika/Kanchan/Archana
25. Yeh Vaada Raha (1982) — Sunita Sikkan
26. Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe (2002) — Mansi Devi (as Jaya Bachchan)
27. Shor (1972) — Raat Ki Rani / Rani
28. Ek Nazar (1972) — Shabnam
29. Jawani Diwani (1972) — Neeta Thakur
30. Nauker (1979) — Geeta
31. Uphaar (1971) — Minoo
32. Kora Kagaz (1974) — Archana Gupta
33. The Restless Bride (1971) — Mansa
34. Char Adhyay (1997)
35. Samadhi (1972) — Rekha
36. Piya Ka Ghar (1972) — Malti Shankar
37. Naya Din Nai Raat (1974) — Sushma
38. Angry Young Men (2024) — Self
39. Lovesongs (2008)
40. Annadata (1972) — Aarti