Jaya Bachchan

About

Bollywood star who has won multiple Best Supporting Actress Awards from the International Indian Film Academy. Her films include Sholay and Abhimaan.

Before Fame

She had her first acting role at age 15 in the 1964 film The Big City: Mahanagar.

Trivia

She became known for her roles in the 2001 film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, the 2011 film Meherjaan, and the 2000 film Fiza.

Family Life

She got married to Amitabh Bachchan in 1973; the couple had two children named Shweta and Abhishek. She has a sister named Rita. Her granddaughter is Aaradhya Bachchan.

Associated With

She had a supporting role with Sanjeev Kumar in the 1975 action film, Sholay.