Jaya Bachchan
Known for
After decades in the business, Jaya Bachchan is the kind of actress who has rarely been away from the screen for long. Whatever else appears, drama runs right through the filmography. 39 credits across 63 years is a rate most careers never reach. Nandini Chandran Raichand in 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' is the role that outgrew the rest. 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography.
Jaya Bachchan
39 Movies
After decades in the business, Jaya Bachchan is the kind of actress who has rarely been away from the screen for long. Whatever else appears, drama runs right through the filmography. 39 credits across 63 years is a rate most careers never reach. Nandini Chandran Raichand in 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' is the role that outgrew the rest. 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography.
Movies
Plays Nandini Chandran Raichand
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001
Plays Jennifer Kapur
Kal Ho Naa Ho
2003
Plays Radha
Sholay
1975
Plays Mili
Mili
1975
Plays Dhanlakshmi Randhawa
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
2023
Plays Queen Jayanti
Drona
2008
Plays Shobha Malhotra
Silsila
1981
Plays Uma Kumar
Abhimaan
1973
Plays Shabitri Sahay
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag
2007
Plays Krishna
Bawarchi
1972
Plays Anamika/Kanchan/Archana
Anamika
1973
Plays Nishatbi Ikramullah
Fiza
2000
Plays Vasudha
Chupke Chupke
1975
Plays Mala
Zanjeer
1973
Plays Geeta
Nauker
1979
Plays Guddi
Guddi
1971
Plays Bani Mazumdar
The Big City
1963
Plays Malti Shankar
Piya Ka Ghar
1972
Plays Neeta Thakur
Jawani Diwani
1972
Plays Mansi Devi (as Jaya Bachchan)
Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe
2002
Plays Shabnam
Ek Nazar
1972
Plays Rama
Parichay
1972
Plays Sushma
Naya Din Nai Raat
1974
Plays Mansa
The Restless Bride
1971
Plays Aarti Mathur
Koshish
1972
Plays Minoo
Uphaar
1971
Plays Abhagi
Daughters of This Century
2001
Plays Sunita Sikkan
Yeh Vaada Raha
1982
Plays Sujata Chatterjee
Mother of 1084
1998
Plays Rekha
Samadhi
1972
Plays Archana Gupta
Kora Kagaz
1974
Plays Raat Ki Rani / Rani
Shor
1972
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Sadabahar
Nini
2024
Film
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Dhanlakshmi Randhawa
2023
Film
Meherjaan
Meher
2011
Film
Drona
Queen Jayanti
2008
Film
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag
Shabitri Sahay
2007
Film
Kal Ho Naa Ho
Jennifer Kapur
2003
Film
Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe
Mansi Devi (as Jaya Bachchan)
2002
Film
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Nandini Chandran Raichand
2001
Film
Daughters of This Century
Abhagi
2001
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jaya Bachchan and where are they from?
Jaya Bachchan is 78 years old, born on April 9, 1948 in Jabalpur, India.
What are the most famous roles of Jaya Bachchan?
Jaya Bachchan is best known for roles in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Sholay.
How many movies has Jaya Bachchan been in?
Over a 63-year career (since 1963), Jaya Bachchan has appeared in 39 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Jaya Bachchan's first movie?
The career of Jaya Bachchan began with The Big City (1963).
What is Jaya Bachchan's most recent movie or series?
Jaya Bachchan's most recent release is Sadabahar, which premiered on December 1, 2024.
Jaya Bachchan
1948-04-09 · Jabalpur, India
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.