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Jaya Bachchan was born on April 9, 1948 in Jabalpur, Jabalpur district, India and is credited as a politician and film actor. That puts Jaya Bachchan at 78 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Calcutta. Listed accolades include Padma Shri in arts (1992), Filmfare Award for Best Actress (1974, 1975, 1980), Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress (2001, 2002, 2004) and 1 more. Notable works include Guddi, Abhimaan and Sholay.
My Take
Jaya Bachchan is, to me, a study in artistic integrity. Winning the Filmfare Best Actress award three times in the 1970s would have let most stars coast, yet she later collected three more for supporting roles, refusing to equate top billing with relevance. That willingness to serve the story rather than her own vanity is rare. She is also credited with cementing a naturalistic acting style in Hindi cinema, and she carried that same conviction into politics as a long-serving member of parliament. I respect performers who use their stature to say something, and she clearly has.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jaya Bachchan
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャヤー・バッチャン
- Reading
- じゃやー・ばっちゃん
- Born
- April 9, 1948 (age 78)
- Origin
- Jabalpur, Jabalpur district, India
- Occupation
- actor / politician / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rat
2. Background
- University
- University of Calcutta
Awards & achievements
- 1992 Padma Shri in arts
- 1974 Filmfare Award for Best Actress
- 1975 Filmfare Award for Best Actress
- 1980 Filmfare Award for Best Actress
- 2001 Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress
- 2002 Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress
- 2004 Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress
- 2007 Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Guddi |
| Notable work | Abhimaan |
| Notable work | Sholay |
| Notable work | Nauker |
| Notable work | Sometimes Happiness Sometimes Sadness... |
| Notable work | Kal Ho Naa Ho |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jaya Bachchan born?
Jaya Bachchan was born on April 9, 1948 and is 78 years old.
Where is Jaya Bachchan from?
Jaya Bachchan is from Jabalpur, Jabalpur district, India.
What does Jaya Bachchan do?
Jaya Bachchan works as actor, politician, film actor.
Where did Jaya Bachchan study?
Jaya Bachchan attended University of Calcutta.
What is Jaya Bachchan known for?
Jaya Bachchan's notable works include Guddi, Abhimaan, Sholay.
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