Jaya Bachchan

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Jaya Amitabh Bachchan<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> (Template:IPA;<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> née Bhaduri; born 9 April 1948) is an Indian actress and politician. She is regarded as one of the greatest actresses of Hindi cinema.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> She is serving as member of the parliament in the Rajya Sabha from the Samajwadi Party since 2004.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Having worked in Hindi films and Bengali films, she is noted for reinforcing a natural style of acting in both mainstream and arthouse cinema.<ref name="Gulzar, p. 457">Gulzar, p. 457</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> A recipient of several accolades, she has won ten Filmfare Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award and Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian honour awarded by the Government of India.<ref name="Padma Awards">Template:Cite web</ref>

Jaya Bachchan made her film debut as a teenager in Satyajit Ray's Mahanagar<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>(1963), followed by her first screen role as an adult in the drama Guddi<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> (1971), directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, in their first of several collaborations. She was noted for her performances in films like Uphaar (1971), Koshish (1972) and Kora Kagaz (1974). She starred alongside Amitabh Bachchan in several films, including Zanjeer (1973), Abhimaan (1973), Chupke Chupke (1975), Mili (1975) and the cult film Sholay (1975), which saw her playing the much-lauded role of a young widow. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Abhimaan, Kora Kagaz and Nauker (1979).

Following her marriage to actor Amitabh Bachchan and the birth of their children, she restricted her work in films, notably starring in Yash Chopra's musical romantic drama Silsila (1981). After a 17-year sabbatical, she returned to acting with Govind Nihalani's independent drama Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>(1998). Bachchan won three Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actress for playing emotionally-troubled mothers in the commercially successful dramas Fiza (2000), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) and Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003). After another hiatus, she made her comeback with Karan Johar's romantic comedy family-drama Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023).

Early life and family

Jaya Bachchan was born as Jaya Bhaduri into a Bengali family on 9 April 1948 in Jabalpur, in the Central Provinces and Berar of the Dominion of India (now in Madhya Pradesh, India).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> She is the daughter of Tarun Kumar Bhaduri, a journalist, author, and poet, and his wife, Indira. She has two sisters, Rita and Nita. Nita's son Kunal Ross is married to actress Tillotama Shome.

Bachchan was educated at Loreto Convent School, Shillong; St. Joseph's Convent School, Bhopal; and at Loreto College, Kolkata. She was awarded the Best All-India N.C.C. Cadet Award during Republic Day celebrations of 1966.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> She then graduated with a gold medal at Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

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Jaya Bachchan with her husband Amitabh Bachchan in 2002

Jaya married actor Amitabh Bachchan, on 3 June 1973.<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref> The couple has two children: Shweta Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, who is also an actor. Shweta is married to industrialist Nikhil Nanda, grandson of Raj Kapoor, and has two children, Navya Naveli Nanda and Agastya Nanda,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> while Abhishek is married to Miss World 1994 and actress Aishwarya Rai with whom he has a daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Acting career

Bachchan first starred in Satyajit Ray's Bengali film, Mahanagar (1963) at the age of 14, with Anil Chatterjee and Madhabi Mukherjee. She then appeared in two more Bengali films: a 13-minute short Suman,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> and the comedy Dhanyee Meye (1971), where she played the role of Uttam Kumar's sister-in-law.<ref name=da>Dawar, p. 56</ref>

Inspired by her experience with Ray, she joined the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune and graduated with a gold medal.<ref>Gulzar, p. 526</ref> Hrishikesh Mukherjee cast her in Guddi (1971), to play the eponymous role of a petite school-girl obsessed with film star Dharmendra.<ref name=ba>Banerjee, p. 93</ref> Guddi was a commercial success,<ref name=da /> and created the girl-next-door image for her, which she was often associated with through the rest of her career. While she did venture out to play glamorous roles as in Jawani Diwani, (1972)<ref name="Gulzar, p. 457" /> and a semi-negative character of an amnesia-faking heroine in Anamika (1973), she was most recognised for her roles epitomising middle-class sensibility, which she played amiably in films of "middle-cinema" directors such as Gulzar, Basu Chatterjee and Mukherjee.<ref>Gulzar, p. 91</ref> These films include Uphaar (1971), Piya Ka Ghar (1972), Parichay (1972), Koshish (1972) and Bawarchi (1972).<ref name="ba" /><ref>Gulzar, p. 396</ref> They also made her a superstar.<ref name="da" />

In Gulzar's Koshish, Bhaduri and Sanjeev Kumar played a deaf couple who struggle through their difficulties as disabled people. She described the film as "a learning experience" which motivated her to do social work in future.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

She first acted with Amitabh Bachchan in Bansi Birju (1972), followed by B. R. Ishara's Ek Nazar also in the same year.<ref name=da /> When Amitabh had faced a string of flops and most lead heroines refused to work with him in the Salim–Javed scripted Zanjeer (1973), she agreed to step in. The film turned out to be a big hit creating Bachchan's angry-young-man image.<ref name="gr">Template:Cite news</ref> All their successive films as a pair were huge hits – Abhimaan (1973), Chupke Chupke (1975), Mili (1975) and Sholay (1975).

Her daughter Shweta was born around the time Jaya and Amitabh were working on Sholay. Following this, she retired from films and focused on raising her children, making an exception for Yash Chopra's Silsila (1981), once again opposite her husband. During the late 1980s, she wrote the story for Shahenshah (1988), which starred her husband in the lead.

Comeback and intermittent work (1998–present)

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Bachchan at an event

After a gap of 17 years, she returned to acting with Govind Nihalani's Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa (1998), a film about the Naxalite movement. Her performance in the film earned critical acclaim, and earned her a second Filmfare Special Award.

In 2000, she starred alongside Karisma Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan in the crime drama Fiza as a mother longing for her son's return who goes missing during the 1993 Bombay riots. The film received critical acclaim upon release, with particular praise directed towards Bachchan's performance. Sanjeev Bariana of The Tribune opined that "Bachchan delivers a commendable performance, displaying mixed emotions through trying times delicately.", while Screen film critic Chaya Unnikrishnan noted that "Bachchan looks every bit a Muslim woman and etches out her character superbly."<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref> Moreover, it emerged as a commercial success at the box-office, grossing Template:INRConvert worldwide.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Fiza earned Bachchan her first Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.

She then starred in Karan Johar's ensemble family drama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) with her husband and in Nikhil Advani's romantic comedy drama Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), playing Preity Zinta's mother, Jennifer Kapur, both of which also earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.<ref name="bollywoodhungama.awards">Template:Cite news</ref> She starred with her son Abhishek in Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007) and Drona (2008).

Bachchan's speech during the musical launch of Drona in 2008 was criticised by some sections of politicians in Maharashtra. In response to the film's director, Goldie Behl, making his introductory speech in English, she said in Hindi, "Hum UP ke log hain, isliye Hindi mein baat karenge, Maharashtra ke log maaf kijiye". (Translation: "We are people from UP, so we will speak in Hindi. People of Maharashtra, please forgive us.") Subsequently, she encouraged actress Priyanka Chopra to speak in Hindi.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray commented that she had no business referring to all the people of Maharashtra in her statement. He threatened to ban all of her films unless she apologised in a public forum for hurting the sentiments of Maharashtrians. MNS workers began to attack theatres screening The Last Lear, which starred her husband. Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut also criticised her statement, "After making all your success and fortune in Mumbai, if you feel like saying that we are from UP, it's miserable". Amitabh tendered an apology for her statement on her behalf.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In 2011, she appeared in the Bangladeshi film Meherjaan starring Victor Banerjee and Humayun Faridi. The film is based on a Bangladesh-Pakistan love story in the backdrop of the 1971 Bangladesh atrocities.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In 2023, she starred alongside Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi in Karan Johar's romantic comedy family drama Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, which emerged as the third highest-grossing Hindi film of the year.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama noted, "Bachchan is electrifying. Her commanding presence, authoritative attitude and cold stares – this is a stand-out act that's sure to be talked about by moviegoers."<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Her performance in the film earned her a fourth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Artistry and legacy

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Bachchan at an event in 2016

One of the highest paid actress of the 1970s, in 2022, she was placed in Outlook IndiaTemplate:'s "75 Best Bollywood Actresses" list.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Filmfare included Bachchan's performances in Abhimaan in its Bollywood's "80 Iconic Performances" list.<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref>

Writing for Times of India, Subhash K. Jha termed her an "exceptional talent" and noted, "During her brief innings of superstardom she was a far bigger star than her husband."<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Samriddhi Patwa of Filmfare noted, "The Bengali actress who had long hair, a sweet smile, and significant roles conquered the silver screen."<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Dinesh Raheja of Rediff.com termed her an "outspoken actress" and noted, "Diminutive she may be, but Jaya Bhaduri has managed to cast a long shadow over the world of Hindi films."<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Indian Express said that her filmography is "full of gems" and added, "The Bengali beauty ruled the silver screen with meaningful roles."<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Kanika Katyal of Firstpost noted, "Full of vigour and idealism, Jaya found herself at home in the "middle cinema" of the 1970s", and added, "Each time she emoted, the camera was firmly in her grip."<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Political career

Bachchan was first elected in 2004 as the Member of Parliament from the Samajwadi Party, representing Uttar Pradesh in the Rajya Sabha till March 2006.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> She was disqualified in 2006 for holding an office of profit.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Subsequently, she got a second term from June 2006<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> till July 2010 and in February 2010 she stated her intent to complete her term.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>Template:Clarify She was re-elected in 2012 for the third term and again in 2018 for her fourth term in the Rajya Sabha from Samajwadi Party. Also, she campaigned for All India Trinamool Congress during 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election.

Parliamentary Committee assignments

Positions held

Jaya Bachchan has been elected 5 times as Rajya Sabha MP.

As per the Election affidavit of 2018 (Rajya Sabha), Jaya Bachchan has assets worth ₹1,001.63 crores and liabilities worth ₹105.64 crores.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Rajya Sabha

Position Party Constituency From To Tenure
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
(1st Term) 		Template:Party name with color Uttar Pradesh 5 July
2004 		14 July
2004 		Template:Ayd
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
(2nd Term) 		12 June
2006 		4 July
2010 		Template:Ayd
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
(3rd Term) 		3 April
2012 		2 April
2018 		Template:Ayd
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
(4th Term) 		3 April
2018 		2 April
2024 		Template:Ayd
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
(5th Term) 		3 April
2024 		2 April
2030 		Template:Ayd

Filmography

Films

List of film credits
Year Title Role Notes Template:Refh
1963 Mahanagar Bani Mazumdar Bengali film
1971 Guddi Kusum (Guddi) <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Uphaar Mrinmayee (Minoo)
Jai Jawan Jai Makan
Dhanyee Meye Mansa Bengali film <ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Atattor Din Porey Bengali film
Janani Bengali film
1972 Jawani Diwani Neeta Thakur
Bawarchi Krishna Harinath Sharma <ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Parichay Rama Roy
Bansi Birju Bansi
Piya Ka Ghar Malti Shankar
Annadata Aarti
Ek Nazar Shabnam
Samadhi Rekha
Koshish Aarti Mathur
Shor Rani (Raat Ki Rani)
1973 Gaai Aur Gori Vijaya <ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Anamika Anamika/Kanchan/Archana
Phagun Santosh (Toshi)
Zanjeer Mala <ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Abhimaan Uma Kumar <ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
1974 Dil Diwana Neeta
Kora Kagaz Archana Gupta
Naya Din Nai Raat Sushma
Doosri Sita Seeta Wagle
Sadhu Judhisthirer Korcha Bengali film
1975 Mili Mili Khanna <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Chupke Chupke Vasudha Kumar
Sholay Radha Singh <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
1977 Abhi To Jee Lein Jaya Delayed
1978 Ek Baap Chhe Bete Asha Cameo
1979 Nauker Geeta
1981 Silsila Shobha Malhotra <ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>
1995 Akka Marathi film
Daughters of This Century Abhagi
1998 Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa Sujata Chatterjee
2000 Fiza Nishatbi Ikramullah <ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
2001 Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham Nandini Raichand <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2002 Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe Mansi Devi
Desh Suprabha Chowdhury Bengali film
2003 Kal Ho Naa Ho Jennifer Kapur <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2007 Laaga Chunari Mein Daag Savitri Sahay
2008 Love Songs : Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow Mridula Chatterjee
Drona Queen Jayanti <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2009 Paa Narrator
2010 Aap Ke Liye Hum Adoptive mother
Aahat – Ek Ajib Kahani Jaya Delayed release
2011 Meherjaan Meher Bangladeshi film
2012 Ganga Devi Bhojpuri film <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2013 Sunglass Chitra's mother Bilingual film
2016 Ki & Ka Herself Cameo
2023 Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Dhanalakshmi Randhawa <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Other roles

List of other roles
Year Title Role Notes Template:Refh
1988 Shahenshah Writer (Story) <ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
1993–1994 Dekh Bhai Dekh Producer Under Amitabh Bachchan Corporation <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2005 Antarmahal Producer Bengali film <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2024 Angry Young Men (mini series) Herself Documentary

Accolades

Civilian Award

Major film awards

List of major film awards and nominations received by Jaya Bachchan
Year Award Category Work Result Template:Refh
1972 Filmfare Awards Special Award Uphaar Template:Won <ref name="bollywoodhungama.awards" />
Best Actress rowspan="3" Template:Nom <ref name="bollywoodhungama.awards" />
Guddi <ref name="bollywoodhungama.awards" />
1974 Koshish <ref name="bollywoodhungama.awards" />
Abhimaan rowspan="2"Template:Won <ref name="bollywoodhungama.awards" />
1975 Kora Kagaz <ref name="bollywoodhungama.awards" />
1976 Mili Template:Nom <ref name="bollywoodhungama.awards" />
1980 Nauker Template:Won <ref name="bollywoodhungama.awards" />
1982 Silsila Template:Nom <ref name="bollywoodhungama.awards" />
1998 Special Award Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa rowspan="4"Template:Won <ref name="bollywoodhungama.awards" />
2001 Best Supporting Actress Fiza <ref name="bollywoodhungama.awards" />
2002 Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham <ref name="bollywoodhungama.awards" />
2004 Kal Ho Naa Ho <ref name="bollywoodhungama.awards" />
2007 Lifetime Achievement Award Template:N/A Template:Won <ref name="bollywoodhungama.awards" />
2024 Best Supporting Actress Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Template:Nom <ref name="bollywoodhungama.awards" />
2025 Special Award Template:N/A Template:Won <ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
2001 International Indian Film Academy Awards Best Supporting Actress Fiza rowspan="3"Template:Won <ref name="bollywoodhungama.awards" />
2002 Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham <ref name="bollywoodhungama.awards" />
2004 Kal Ho Naa Ho <ref name="bollywoodhungama.awards" />
2024 Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Template:Nom <ref name="bollywoodhungama.awards" />
2001 Zee Cine Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female Fiza Template:Won <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2004 Kal Ho Naa Ho Template:Nom <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2024 Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Template:Nom <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2004 Screen Awards Best Supporting Actress Kal Ho Naa Ho Template:Nom <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2004 Producers Guild Film Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Template:Won <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2001 Bollywood Movie Awards Best Actress (Critics) Fiza Template:Nom <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Best Supporting Actress Template:Nom
2001 Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie Awards Best Supporting Actress Template:Nom
2002 Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham Template:Won <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2003 Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe Template:Nom
2004 Kal Ho Naa Ho Template:Nom

Other film awards

Won

Honours and recognitions

Sources

References

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