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Jaya Bachchan
Acting
Born: April 9, 1948
Jabalpur, India
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
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
as Nandini Chandran Raichand
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
as Dhanlakshmi Randhawa
Kal Ho Naa Ho
as Jennifer Kapur
Sholay
as Radha
Fiza
as Nishatbi Ikramullah
Zero
as Self (Special Appearance)
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman
as Shabitri Sahay
Parichay
as Rama
Paa
as Narrator
Silsila
as Shobha Malhotra
