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Jaya Bachchan

Acting

Born April 9, 1948 · Jabalpur, India

Also known as Jaya Bhaduri · Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan · जाया भादुरी

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Biography

Jaya Bachchan is an Indian actress and politician. She has served as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha from the Samajwadi Party since 2004. Known for her work in Hindi films, she is noted for reinforcing a natural style of acting in both mainstream and "middle-of-the-road" cinema. Bachchan has received several accolades, including ten Filmfare Awards and the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian honour awarded by the Government of India.

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Awards & recognition

  • Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award · 2007
  • Filmfare Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2004
  • Filmfare Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2002
  • Filmfare Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2001
  • Padma Shri in arts · 1992
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  • Filmfare Award — Best Actress · 1980
  • Filmfare Award — Best Actress · 1975
  • Filmfare Award — Best Actress · 1974

Filmography21 titles

Angry Young Men

2024as Self

The Big City

1963as Bani Mazumdar

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...

2001as Nandini Chandran Raichand

Kal Ho Naa Ho

2003as Jennifer Kapur

Abhimaan

1973as Uma Kumar

Samadhi

1972as Rekha

Celluloid Man

2012as Self

Sholay

1975as Radha

Anamika

1973as Anamika/Kanchan/Archana

Shor

1972as Raat Ki Rani / Rani

Parichay

1972as Rama

Nauker

1979as Geeta

Uphaar

1971as Minoo

Silsila

1981as Shobha Malhotra

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

2023as Dhanlakshmi Randhawa

Koffee with Karan

2004as Self

Ki & Ka

2016as Self (Special Appearance)

Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman

2007as Shabitri Sahay

Zero

2018as Self (Special Appearance)

The Legend of Drona

2008as Queen Jayanti

Meherjaan

2011as Meher