Jaya Bachchan
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Jaya Bachchan
Sholay
1975
Filmography
Acting (51)
2024
Sadabaharas Nini
2023
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaanias Dhanlakshmi Randhawa
6.2
2018
Zeroas Self (Special Appearance)
5.2
2016
Ki & Kaas Self (Special Appearance)
5.5
2013
2012
Celluloid Manas Self
7.0
2011
Meherjaanas Meher
2009
Paaas Narrator
6.4
2008
Dronaas Queen Jayanti
3.4
2008
5.0
2007
Laaga Chunari Mein Daagas Shabitri Sahay
5.4
2003
Kal Ho Naa Hoas Jennifer Kapur
7.5
2002
Koi Mere Dil Se Poochheas Mansi Devi (as Jaya Bachchan)
4.6
2001
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Ghamas Nandini Chandran Raichand
7.7
2001
Daughters of This Centuryas Abhagi
9.0
2000
Fizaas Nishatbi Ikramullah
6.0
1998
Mother of 1084as Sujata Chatterjee
7.9
1997
5.7
1982
Yeh Vaada Rahaas Sunita Sikkan
6.3
1981
Silsilaas Shobha Malhotra
6.2
1979
Naukeras Geeta
6.5
1975
Sholayas Radha
7.1
1975
Milias Mili
7.6
1975
Chupke Chupkeas Vasudha
7.2
9.0
1974
Naya Din Nai Raatas Sushma
6.3
1974
Kora Kagazas Archana Gupta
5.0
1973
Phagunas Santosh 'Toshi'
9.0
1973
Abhimaanas Uma Kumar
7.4
1973
Anamikaas Anamika/Kanchan/Archana
7.0
1973
Zanjeeras Mala
6.9
1972
Shoras Raat Ki Rani / Rani
7.0
1972
Parichayas Rama
7.0
1972
Bansi Birjuas Bansi
7.0
1972
Ek Nazaras Shabnam
4.2
1972
Jawani Diwanias Neeta Thakur
5.8
1972
Annadataas Aarti
7.0
1972
Bawarchias Krishna
7.1
1972
Koshishas Aarti Mathur
7.8
1972
Piya Ka Gharas Malti Shankar
7.0
1972
Samadhias Rekha
7.3
1971
Uphaaras Minoo
6.5
1971
Guddias Guddi
6.0
1971
1971
The Restless Brideas Mansa
8.3
1970
Angry Young Manas Prostitute
1970
Sumanas Suman
8.0
1963
The Big Cityas Bani Mazumdar
7.8
Production & Directing (1)
1988
ShahenshahStory
6.5