Jaya Bachchan

Acting

Jaya Bachchan

Born April 9, 1948 · Jabalpur, India (age 78)

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 actres…

Known For

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie GhamKabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham · 2001
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
7.72001
MovieComedyDrama
Years after his father disowns his adopted brother for marrying a woman of lower social standing, a young man goes on a mission to reunite his family.
MiliMili · 1975
Mili
7.61975
MovieRomanceDrama
Shekhar is new to the block and it doesn't take long before the street noise and the children playing nearby push his tolerance to the limit. To the rescue comes Mili, who has the exact opposite disposition. While Shekhar may be at a loss over what to do with her at first, he eventually falls in love.
MeherjaanMeherjaan · 2011
Meherjaan
2011
MovieDramaHistory
During the war in 1971, Meher falls in love with a soldier from the enemy side. When her love is discovered, she is shamed and silenced by her family and society. Today 38 years after the war, Meher has a visitor she cannot turn down.
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem KahaaniRocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani · 2023
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
6.22023
MovieComedyDrama
Gym-freak brat Rocky falls in love with Rani, who comes from a well-educated Bengali family. Being from polar opposite worlds, the two decide to switch their families to adjust to each other's cultures and backgrounds and to know if their marriage will survive. Rocky and Rani are trapped in a world where they are united by love but divided by families and the ultimate question is will they fit in?
DronaDrona · 2008
Drona
3.42008
MovieActionThriller
Aditya is an orphaned and lonely young man. He soon learns that he belongs to a family of ancestral warriors who guard a mystic source of cosmic energy, and he must now take up his responsibilities.
BawarchiBawarchi · 1972
Bawarchi
7.11972
MovieComedyDrama
Desperate for a cook, the disgruntled Sharmas are relieved when a multi-talented man, Raghu, takes up the job. However, when all seems well, the family jewels disappear and so does Raghu.
Kal Ho Naa HoKal Ho Naa Ho · 2003
Kal Ho Naa Ho
7.52003
MovieComedyDrama
An uptight MBA student falls for the charismatic new neighbor who charms her troubled family – but he has a secret that forces him to push her away.
ZeroZero · 2018
Zero
5.22018
MovieRomanceDrama
Short in stature but big on love, a bachelor meets two very different women who broaden his horizons and help him find purpose in life.

Movies

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie GhamKabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham · 2001
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
7.72001
MovieComedyDrama
Years after his father disowns his adopted brother for marrying a woman of lower social standing, a young man goes on a mission to reunite his family.
MiliMili · 1975
Mili
7.61975
MovieRomanceDrama
Shekhar is new to the block and it doesn't take long before the street noise and the children playing nearby push his tolerance to the limit. To the rescue comes Mili, who has the exact opposite disposition. While Shekhar may be at a loss over what to do with her at first, he eventually falls in love.
MeherjaanMeherjaan · 2011
Meherjaan
2011
MovieDramaHistory
During the war in 1971, Meher falls in love with a soldier from the enemy side. When her love is discovered, she is shamed and silenced by her family and society. Today 38 years after the war, Meher has a visitor she cannot turn down.
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem KahaaniRocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani · 2023
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
6.22023
MovieComedyDrama
Gym-freak brat Rocky falls in love with Rani, who comes from a well-educated Bengali family. Being from polar opposite worlds, the two decide to switch their families to adjust to each other's cultures and backgrounds and to know if their marriage will survive. Rocky and Rani are trapped in a world where they are united by love but divided by families and the ultimate question is will they fit in?
DronaDrona · 2008
Drona
3.42008
MovieActionThriller
Aditya is an orphaned and lonely young man. He soon learns that he belongs to a family of ancestral warriors who guard a mystic source of cosmic energy, and he must now take up his responsibilities.
BawarchiBawarchi · 1972
Bawarchi
7.11972
MovieComedyDrama
Desperate for a cook, the disgruntled Sharmas are relieved when a multi-talented man, Raghu, takes up the job. However, when all seems well, the family jewels disappear and so does Raghu.
Kal Ho Naa HoKal Ho Naa Ho · 2003
Kal Ho Naa Ho
7.52003
MovieComedyDrama
An uptight MBA student falls for the charismatic new neighbor who charms her troubled family – but he has a secret that forces him to push her away.
ZeroZero · 2018
Zero
5.22018
MovieRomanceDrama
Short in stature but big on love, a bachelor meets two very different women who broaden his horizons and help him find purpose in life.
SholaySholay · 1975
Sholay
7.01975
MovieAction
After his family is slain by notorious bandit Gabbar Singh, former Inspector Thakur Baldev Singh enlists low-level outlaws Jai and Veeru to capture Gabbar and seek revenge.
NaukerNauker · 1979
Nauker
6.51979
MovieComedyDrama
A wealthy widower, Amar, swaps identities with his servant Dayal to test prospective brides. He ends up falling for Geeta, the household servant, while posing as Dayal.
SadabaharSadabahar · 2024
Sadabahar
2024
MovieDrama
An elderly woman resides in her long-time home, leading a rather uncomplicated existence. Each day, she listens to a radio that was gifted to her by her late husband. One morning, she awakens to discover that her radio has ceased functioning. In an effort to have it repaired, she contacts the radio company, hoping for assistance.
JananiJanani · 1971
Janani
1971
MovieFamily
Janani is the struggle that a widow goes through to bring up her three children after the sudden death of her husband.
SilsilaSilsila · 1981
Silsila
6.21981
MovieDramaRomance
When his brother's tragic death leaves his pregnant fiancée devastated, playwright Amit selflessly marries her to protect her from societal contempt. However, when fate brings him face-to-face with his former flame, love proves to be stronger than marital vows.
Angry Young ManAngry Young Man · 1970
Angry Young Man
1970
Movie
This is a fictional story of a young man who is drawn to crime as a revolt against society.
SumanSuman · 1970
Suman
1970
Movie
The passage from adolescence to youth is a phase during which a girl emerges in a distinctive period of her life to another significant phase. Most often there is a synchronous transition in her physical state with that of her emotional state of mind. This film poignantly depicts such a transition in a girl's life. Her changing attitudes towards her playmates, and objects around are brought out very vividly in this film.
ShahenshahShahenshah · 1988
Shahenshah
6.51988
MovieAction
Inspector Srivastav is framed by a wily and cunning gangster, J.K., and unable to prove his innocence, hangs himself, leaving behind his wife, and son, Vijay. Years later, Vijay has grown up and has joined the police force as an Inspector. Unlike his dad, he is corrupt and does accept bribes to turn a nelson's eye to crime. The City Police are assigned the task of apprehending a customed man called "Shahenshah", who operates at night and targets, tries and kills gangsters in a "Judge and Executioner "style. No one knows the real identity of Shahenshah, as he is feared by the police department, and respected by the poor and middle-class.
PaaPaa · 2009
Paa
6.42009
MovieDramaFamily
Auro suffers from a progeria like syndrome. Mentally he is 13 but physically he looks 5 times older. In spite of his condition, Auro is a very happy boy. He lives with his mother Vidya, who is a gynaecologist. Amol is young, progressive politician. He is a man with a mission. Auro is Amol's son. Paa is a 'rare' story about a father-son, son-father relationship.
Ki & KaKi & Ka · 2016
Ki & Ka
5.52016
MovieComedyRomance
An unconventional woman, gains immense success in her professional life but things take a turn when she meets a guy, who wants to be a house husband.
SunglassSunglass · 2013
Sunglass
2013
MovieComedyThriller
A bilingual satirical comedy about the seven-year itch of a married couple, and how their life turns topsy-turvy with the entry of what seems to be an ordinary pair of antique sunglasses.
Laaga Chunari Mein DaagLaaga Chunari Mein Daag · 2007
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag
5.42007
MovieDramaRomance
Badki and Chutki live a fun-filled life in Banaras, playing pranks, sneaking off to see a forbidden mujra, and soaking up all the excitement that goes on the ghats of the Ganga. Badki is aware that the family is in dire straits, but she and her mother protect Chutki at all costs. When things get worse, Badki decides to go to Mumbai and seek a living for the family.
ZanjeerZanjeer · 1973
Zanjeer
6.91973
MovieAction
A tough and honest police officer clashes with a crime boss who, unbeknownst to him, happens to be his parents' murderer.
GuddiGuddi · 1971
Guddi
6.01971
MovieFamilyDrama
A teenage girl will not accept her family's attempt to arrange a marriage for her, as her heart is currently too full of love for the movies and heartthrob actor "Dharmendra."
Chupke ChupkeChupke Chupke · 1975
Chupke Chupke
7.21975
MovieRomanceComedy
Sulekha is in awe of her brother-in-law Raghavendra for his intelligence. Parimal, her husband, decides to take up the challenge of fooling Raghavendra and goes to work for him as a driver.
Yeh Vaada RahaYeh Vaada Raha · 1982
Yeh Vaada Raha
6.31982
MovieDramaRomance
Vikram's mother refuses to accept his relationship with Sunita due to her financial background. The couple decide to elope and meet with a horrible accident that separates them.

TV Shows

Koffee with KaranKoffee with Karan · 2004
Koffee with Karan
5.92004
Series
Koffee with Karan is an Indian talk show hosted by filmmaker and television personality Karan Johar and produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, the digital content division of Johar's production company Dharma Productions
Dekh Bhai DekhDekh Bhai Dekh · 1993
Dekh Bhai Dekh
7.21993
SeriesComedyFamily
Dekh Bhai Dekh was one of the most popular comedy Hindi sitcom created, developed, edited, directed and line produced by Aanand Mahendroo, produced by Jaya Bachchan, starring, Shekhar Suman, Navin Nischol, Farida Jalal, Bhavana Balsavar, Deven Bhojani, Sushma Seth, Vishal Singh, Nattasha Singh lead roles. It premiered on Doordarshan's metro channel, on 6 May 1993 until 1997. Subsequently, there have been several re-runs on DD National, Sony TV, and SAB TV till 2005. It is considered as a classic, among Indian television shows.The story revolves around three generations of the Diwan family, who live as an extended family in an ancestral bungalow in the suburbs of Mumbai. The serial takes the viewer through their various ups and downs. Their never-say-die attitude helps them overcome sibling rivalry, relationship troubles, business problems, irksome parents and in-laws. A distinctive feature of this show were its fast speaking characters.
Angry Young MenAngry Young Men · 2024
Angry Young Men
8.32024
SeriesDocumentary
Angry Young Men is the story of Salim-Javed, legendary screenwriters of 1970s Hindi cinema. Together, they created the archetype of the Angry Young Man - a brooding anti-hero who captured the imagination of an entire nation with his rage, defiance, and quest for social justice. Like the character they created, Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, two outsiders to the Hindi film industry, defied all odds, questioning the position of writers and demanding recognition as much as the reigning stars of that time. Their break-up made headlines for many years and Indian cinema never saw a cultural collaboration as powerful again. This is a personal and candid account of their lives, their writing and their legacy.