Acting
Jaya Bachchan
Born 1948-04-09
Jabalpur, India
Department: Acting
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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Jaya Bachchan
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Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001
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Kal Ho Naa Ho
2003
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Sholay
1975
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Koffee with Karan
2004
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Zero
2018
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Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
2023
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The Big City
1963
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Paa
2009
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Chupke Chupke
1975
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Ki & Ka
2016
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (56 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Sadabahar | Nini | Movie | 2024 |
 | Angry Young Men | Self | TV Series | 2024 |
 | Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani | Dhanlakshmi Randhawa | Movie | 2023 |
 | Zero | Self (Special Appearance) | Movie | 2018 |
 | Ki & Ka | Self (Special Appearance) | Movie | 2016 |
 | Sunglass | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2013 |
 | Celluloid Man | Self | Movie | 2012 |
 | Meherjaan | Meher | Movie | 2011 |
 | Paa | Narrator | Movie | 2009 |
 | Drona | Queen Jayanti | Movie | 2008 |
 | Lovesongs | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2008 |
 | Laaga Chunari Mein Daag | Shabitri Sahay | Movie | 2007 |
 | Koffee with Karan | Self | TV Series | 2004 |
 | Kal Ho Naa Ho | Jennifer Kapur | Movie | 2003 |
| Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai | Herself | TV Series | 2002 | |
 | Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe | Mansi Devi (as Jaya Bachchan) | Movie | 2002 |
 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Nandini Chandran Raichand | Movie | 2001 |
 | Daughters of This Century | Abhagi | Movie | 2001 |
 | Fiza | Nishatbi Ikramullah | Movie | 2000 |
 | Mother of 1084 | Sujata Chatterjee | Movie | 1998 |
 | Char Adhyay | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1997 |
 | Dekh Bhai Dekh | Producer | TV Series | 1993 |
 | Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1989 |
 | Shahenshah | Story | Movie | 1988 |
 | Yeh Vaada Raha | Sunita Sikkan | Movie | 1982 |
 | Silsila | Shobha Malhotra | Movie | 1981 |
 | Nauker | Geeta | Movie | 1979 |
 | Sholay | Radha | Movie | 1975 |
 | Mili | Mili | Movie | 1975 |
 | Chupke Chupke | Vasudha | Movie | 1975 |
 | Himalay Se Ooncha | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1975 |
 | Naya Din Nai Raat | Sushma | Movie | 1974 |
 | Kora Kagaz | Archana Gupta | Movie | 1974 |
 | Phagun | Santosh 'Toshi' | Movie | 1973 |
 | Abhimaan | Uma Kumar | Movie | 1973 |
 | Anamika | Anamika/Kanchan/Archana | Movie | 1973 |
 | Zanjeer | Mala | Movie | 1973 |
 | Shor | Raat Ki Rani / Rani | Movie | 1972 |
 | Parichay | Rama | Movie | 1972 |
 | Bansi Birju | Bansi | Movie | 1972 |
 | Ek Nazar | Shabnam | Movie | 1972 |
 | Jawani Diwani | Neeta Thakur | Movie | 1972 |
 | Annadata | Aarti | Movie | 1972 |
 | Bawarchi | Krishna | Movie | 1972 |
 | Koshish | Aarti Mathur | Movie | 1972 |
 | Piya Ka Ghar | Malti Shankar | Movie | 1972 |
 | Samadhi | Rekha | Movie | 1972 |
 | Uphaar | Minoo | Movie | 1971 |
| Atattar Din Parey | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1971 | |
 | Guddi | Guddi | Movie | 1971 |
 | Janani | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1971 |
 | The Restless Bride | Mansa | Movie | 1971 |
 | Angry Young Man | Prostitute | Movie | 1970 |
 | Suman | Suman | Movie | 1970 |
 | The Big City | Bani Mazumdar | Movie | 1963 |
| Dil Ka Darwaaza Khol Na Darling | Self / Appearance | Movie | — |