Jaya Bachchan
IndiaactressFemaleb. 19498.2Global Dominance: 0.01%Jaya Bachchan, an acclaimed Indian actress and politician, is celebrated for her impactful roles in Hindi cinema, especially during the 1970s and 1980s. Born on April 9, 1948, she has received numerous awards for her performances, including multiple National Film Awards. In addition to her successful acting career, Jaya has been a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, representing the Samajwadi Party. She is married to legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan and is a prominent figure in the Indian film industry.
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Jaya Bachchan agreed to marry Amitabh Bachchan without any elaborate discussions with their families.
Amitabh Bachchan reveals he and Jaya Bachchan decided to marry without informing families: 'Kaun uss jhamela mein jaaye ki yeh taarikh hogi' | Hindi Movie NewsIndia· 2026-09-24
Jaya Bachchan played the role of Radha in Sholay.
TIFF screening of Hindi classic Sholay reveals why it’s a cultural touchstone
Canada· 2026-09-20
Amitabh Bachchan often discusses his wife Jaya Bachchan's reactions to his late arrivals at home.
اہلیہ کو تقریبات میں وقت پر پہنچانے کیلئے دلچسپ طریقہ اختیار کرتا ہوں: امیتابھ بچن
Pakistan· 2026-09-16
Jaya Bachchan's enthusiastic reaction after watching the footage of 'Jumma Chumma De De' encouraged Amitabh Bachchan.
Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘Jumma Chumma’ shoot turned dangerous when Kimi Katkar was ‘thrown off 20 feet’; Chinni Prakash revealed her fall from cliff: It hurt her' | Hindi Movie NewsIndia· 2026-09-13
Jaya Bachchan is Navya's maternal grandmother and a prominent actress.
At 28, Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda works with father Nikhil Nanda at Rs 32,500-cr Escorts Kubota; says 'I would never want to restrict my identity' beyond Bachchan-Nanda legacy |India· 2026-09-12
Jaya Bachchan rejected the notion that her occasional harsh behavior with paparazzi could negatively impact her grandson Agastya Nanda's film career.
فوٹوگرافر کیساتھ میرے تلخ رویے سے نواسے کے کیریئر پر اثر نہیں پڑے گا، جیا بچنPakistan· 2026-02-25
Navya co-hosts a podcast with her grandmother Jaya Bachchan.
Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda on not joining films despite Bachchan legacy: 'There was no pressure ever' | Hindi Movie NewsIndia· 2026-02-17Jaya Bachchan is seen in the video with a soft smile, representing her younger self as Radha from Sholay.
فلم شعلے کے آئیکونک کردار، ماضی اور مستقبل یکجاPakistan· 2026-02-13Rekha's behavior is compared to Jaya Bachchan's by social media users.
مداحوں نے ریکھا کو ’جیا بچن 2.0‘ کیوں قرار دیا؟Pakistan· 2025-12-09
Jaya Bachchan reminded us how deep these expectations still run regarding marriage.
Why Jaya Bachchan’s truth bomb on marriage has hit a nerveIndia· 2025-12-08
Actress Jaya Bachchan called him 'a Greek God'.
Bollywood’s ‘He-Man’ Dharmendra dies at 89
Guyana· 2025-11-26
Actress Jaya Bachchan called him 'a Greek God'.
Bollywood's 'He-Man' dies at 89
United Kingdom· 2025-11-24Jaya Bachchan was present at Dharmendra's last rites, showing her respect for the late actor.
ایسا لگ رہا ہے دوسری بار اپنے والد کو کھو دیا، کپل شرماPakistan· 2025-11-24
Hema Malini was compared to Jaya Bachchan by a social media user, suggesting she is copying her.
ہیما مالنی بھی جیا بچن کے نقشِ قدم پر چل پڑیں، مداحوں کی تنقیدPakistan· 2025-10-03
Jaya Bachchan was humorously referenced by Amitabh Bachchan regarding her height during the KBC 17 episode.
امیتابھ کا جیا بچن کے قد پر لطیفہ، قہقہے گونج اٹھےPakistan· 2025-09-23
Jaya Bachchan's character Radha is portrayed with hope in the film 'Sholay'.
۵۰ سالگی فیلم هندی «شعله» | معدنی که هنوز کلی طلا برای کشف دارد
Iran· 2025-08-24Jaya Bachchan was involved in a viral incident where she pushed a man trying to take a selfie.
‘Most spoilt and privileged’: Kangana slams Jaya Bachchan over selfie row; calls Samajwadi topi a ‘rooster comb’ in viral post | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-12
Jaya Bachchan, a member of the Indian Parliament and Bollywood star, reacted angrily when a person attempted to take a selfie with her.
جیا بچن نے سیلفی لینے والے شخص کو دھکا دے دیاPakistan· 2025-08-12
Jaya Bachchan, a member of the Rajya Sabha and Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan's wife, spoke during a discussion on Operation Sindoor.
مجھے کنٹرول نہ کریں، براہ مہربانی بیچ میں نہ بولیں، جیا بچنPakistan· 2025-07-30Jaya Bachchan questioned the government's narrative around the Operation Sindoor debate, expressing her condolences to the families of the victims.
'Feels like fiction': Jaya Bachchan turns 'film critic' in Operation Sindoor debate, congratulates Centre for 'writers who coin grand names' | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-30Jaya Bachchan was among the high-profile guests at the engagement.
Rinku Singh engagement: Bride-to-be Priya Saroj in tears during ceremony - Watch | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-08
Jaya Bachchan was moved by the script of ‘Kadal’ and was considered for the role of the mother.
Did you know Shaji N Karun dreamt of casting Jaya Bachchan in ‘Kadal’? | Malayalam Movie NewsIndia· 2025-05-04
Jaya Bachchan voiced concerns about ATM charges going against the interest of customers.
What’s the real cost of raising ATM charges by ₹2?India· 2025-04-21The actress was present at an event where she commented that nobody would want to go and watch a film with this title.
Akshay Kumar reacts to Jaya Bachchan’s criticism, Soha Ali Khan on Sharmila Tagore’s cancer diagnosis, trouble in Aishwarya Rai-Abhishek Bachchan’s marriage: Top 5 Entertainment News | Hindi Movie NewsIndia· 2025-04-11
Jaya Bachchan criticized the title of Akshay Kumar's film, stating she would never watch a film with 'toilet' in the title.
اکشے کمار نے جیا بچن کا نام سنتے ہی یوٹرین لے لیاPakistan· 2025-04-11
Jaya Bachchan became upset with a fan for taking a picture during Manoj Kumar's prayer ceremony.
تصویر کیوں بنائی؟ جیا پچن مداح پر برہمPakistan· 2025-04-07
Amitabh Bachchan's marriage to Jaya Bachchan has been a focal point of media attention.
امیتابھ بچن کی پہلی محبت ریکھا یا جیا نہیں تو پھر کون؟ بھارتی مصنف کا نیا انکشافPakistan· 2025-04-02
Jaya Bachchan invited Rekha for lunch at their home while Amitabh was away.
Jaya Bachchan invited Rekha for lunch at home and declared, ‘Amitabh will always be mine,’ reveals Hanif Zaveri | Hindi Movie NewsIndia· 2025-03-25
Jaya Bachchan mocked Akshay Kumar's film, calling it a 'flop' and questioning its title.
اکشے کی فلم پر تنقید، پرستاروں نے جیا بچن کو آڑے ہاتھوں لے لیاPakistan· 2025-03-20Jaya Bachchan criticized Akshay Kumar's film, declaring it a flop.
جیا بچن کی اکشے کی فلم پر تنقید، فلاپ قرار دے دیاPakistan· 2025-03-19