Jaya Bachchan is an Indian actress and politician. She was born on 9 April 1948 in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Her sun sign is Aries. She did her schooling from St Joseph Convent School, Bhopal. She earned a diploma in Acting from Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. 

Her father, Tarun Kumar Bhaduri was a theatre artist and journalist. Her mother, Indira Bhaduri was a homemaker. 

She is married to Amitabh Bachchan. They are parents to a daughter, Shweta Bachchan, and a son, Abhishek Bachchan. 

Jaya Bachchan’s favourites

Her hobbies include reading books and cooking food. 

Her favourite actors are Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, and Nargis. 

Her favourite film is ‘Zanjeer.’

Her favourite colours are blue and white. 

Her favourite travelling destinations are London and Switzerland. 

Interesting facts about Jaya Bachchan

Jaya Bachchan is the only popular Bollywood actress who has won a gold medal from FTII, Pune. 

Jaya Bachchan was a teenager when she made her acting debut with Satyajit Ray’s 1963 film ‘Mahanagar.’

In the year 1971, she played her first lead role in the film ‘Guddi.’

Jaya Bachchan’s marriage

Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya tied the knot on 3 June 1973.

In an interview, Jaya Bachchan revealed that before her marriage, she already knew about the love affair of Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha. 

Jaya Bachchan’s awards

Jaya Bachchan has been awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award.

In the year 1975, she was honoured with the Best Actress Award for the film ‘Kora Kagaz.’ She has won nine Filmfare awards in her acting career. 

She is a member of the Lok Sabha from Samajwadi Party. 

Jaya Bachchan’s films

Jaya Bachchan’s popular films are, Sholay (1975), Silsila (1981), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Chupke Chupke (1975), Anamika (1973), Mili (1975), Zanjeer (1973), Abhimaan (1973), Bawarchi (1972), Shahenshah (1988), Paa (2009), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani (2023), and many more.