Jaya Bachchan, a birthday tribute to a heritage of loveable characters
Jaya Bachchan
She is a throwback to the golden age of Hollywood, before the paparazzi and vanity vans. The performers’ personal life can mirror the film industry’s emphasis on simplicity. Formerly known as Jaya Bhaduri, Jaya Bachchan has a stellar filmography. Jaya has played a wide variety of roles, from the feisty Mili to the nurturing Fiz.
The Bengali actress commanded the silver screen with significant parts that showcased her beautiful hair and charming grin. In addition to Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, and Sanjeev Kumar, Jaya will also star in the film. Actors back in the day each contributed their own own brand of charisma to the screen, making every couple look stunning. On Sunday, the actor-turned-politician Jaya will turn 75, so in honour of her milestone birthday, let’s take a look back at some of her most iconic roles.
Abhimaan
This film, directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee and starring Amitabh and Jaya, is widely regarded as a cinematic high point for the two actors. This film, which features classic songs, explores the marital strain caused by success in the entertainment industry. The film featured the acting talents of Amitabh, Jaya, Govardhan Asrani, and Bindu Desai.
Mili
Jaya Bachchan co-starred with Amitabh in this Hrishikesh Mukherjee film. The plot revolves around a lonely, downtrodden man who falls for a lively young woman. He learned about her cancer diagnosis later.
Koshish
This film by Gulzar, who also directed it, deals with a delicate topic. A couple with communication and hearing impairments fights against all odds to be accepted by mainstream culture and lead a fulfilling life. Jaya and Sanjeev Kumar portrayed these roles brilliantly on screen.
Guddi
Without a healthy dose of insanity, fandom would be nothing. Jaya is captivated by Dharmendra’s on-screen persona and is hesitant to marry her family’s preferred suitor in this, another masterpiece by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
Laughing Hysterically, or Chupke Chupke
Jaya stood out even among the stellar performances of the rest of the cast in this comedic adventure. Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore starred alongside Jaya and Amitabh in this Hrishikesh Mukherjee film.
Jaya has worked nonstop from the 1970s until the present day. Next up in a film by Karan Johar’s direction is “Rocky Aur Rki Prem Kahani,” which will star everyone’s beloved on-screen mother from Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham and Kal Ho Naa Ho.
