Jaya Bachchan

Actress | 1948-04-09

Jaya Bachchan (née Bhaduri; born 9 April 1948) is an Indian film actress and politician. Recognized for strong character-driven performances in Hindi cinema since the 1970s, she later entered public life as a member of the Rajya Sabha, representing the Samajwadi Party.

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Jaya Bachchan: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Family, and Personal Details

Name	Jaya Bachchan
Date Of Birth	1948-04-09
Age	78 Years
Birth Place	Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
Height	5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Profession	Actress, Politician
Current Residence	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Religion	Hindu
Nationality	Indian
Zodiac Sign	Aries
Hobbies	Reading, Theatre, Social work

Jaya Bachchan: Education

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Jaya Bachchan: Family

Father	Harivansh Rai Bachchan
Mother	Teji Bachchan
Siblings	NA
Spouse	Amitabh Bachchan (m. 1973)
Children	Shweta Bachchan Nanda (daughter), Abhishek Bachchan (son)

Jaya Bachchan: Net Worth

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Jaya Bachchan: Overview

Jaya Bachchan (born Jaya Bhaduri on 9 April 1948) is an Indian actress and politician whose acting career in Hindi cinema began in the late 1960s and rose to prominence in the 1970s. She is noted for her performances in films such as Guddi, Koshish, Abhimaan and Mili, and is known for portraying emotionally nuanced, character-driven roles.

Beyond her film career, Bachchan entered public life and has served as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha on a Samajwadi Party ticket. Her public role has complemented a long-standing presence in Indian cultural life, and her contributions to cinema have been recognized with multiple industry and national honors.

In her personal life she is married to actor Amitabh Bachchan (since 1973) and is the mother of Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Abhishek Bachchan. She resides in Mumbai and remains a prominent figure in both the film industry and public affairs.

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Is Jaya Bachchan both an actress and a politician?

Yes. Jaya Bachchan is a veteran Indian film actress and has also served as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing the Samajwadi Party.