Jaya Bachchan
Her son Abhishek was born while Jaya and Amitabh were working on the film Sholay. Following this she retired from films for a few years and focused on raising her children. However, she returned in 1981 with Silsila and once more, after a gap of eight years, in Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa.
Currently, Bachchan rarely acts in movies, although she occasionally performs in stage-shows. Of late, Bachchan became active in politics, notably with the Samajwadi party and is a Member of Parliament, representing Rajya Sabha.
Personal life
On June 3, 1973, she married Amitabh Bachchan. She has two children with him: Shweta Nanda Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, who is also an actor. She has lived her entire married life in the public eye, yet she has always kept her distance from the media (especially when it comes to her personal life).
Awards
She has received various Filmfare Awards for her roles in Kal Ho Naa Ho, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Fiza, Nauker and Abhimaan. She also received a special Life Time Achievement award in 1998 for her contributions to Indian cinema.
She is a recipient of the Padma Shri.
Jaya Bachchan Facts
Birth Name | Jaya Bhaduri |
Occupation | Actress |
Birthday | April 9, 1948 (74) |
Sign | Aries |
Birthplace | Jabalpur, India |
Selected Filmography
Laaga Chunari Mein Daag | ||
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | ||
Kal Ho Naa Ho | ||
Sholay | ||
Silsila | ||
Shahrukh Khan Set of 3 DVD Collection | ||
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