Jaya Bachchan
ActingAbout Jaya Bachchan
Jaya Bachchan (née Bhaduri; born April 9, 1948) is an Indian actress and politician. Celebrated for her work in Hindi and Bengali films since her teenage debut in 1963, she has won eight Filmfare Awards and the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian honour awarded by the Government of India. Regarded as one of the most celebrated actresses of Indian cinema, she was one of the highest paid actresses of the 1970s. She also serves as member of the parliament in the Rajya Sabha from the Samajwadi Party since 2004.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jaya Bachchan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Jaya Bachchan's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jaya Bachchan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sholay: The Final Cut, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jaya Bachchan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jaya Bachchan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jaya Bachchan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sholay: The Final Cut | Radha | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani | Dhanlakshmi Randhawa | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Zero | Self (Special Appearance) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Ki & Ka | Self (Special Appearance) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Sunglass | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Celluloid Man | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Meherjaan | Meher | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Paa | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Drona | Queen Jayanti | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Lovesongs | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Laaga Chunari Mein Daag | Shabitri Sahay | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Kal Ho Naa Ho | Jennifer Kapur | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe | Mansi Devi (as Jaya Bachchan) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Nandini Chandran Raichand | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Daughters of This Century | Abhagi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Fiza | Nishatbi Ikramullah | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Mother of 1084 | Sujata Chatterjee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Char Adhyay | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Yeh Vaada Raha | Sunita Sikkan | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Silsila | Shobha Malhotra | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Nauker | Geeta | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Sholay | Radha | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Mili | Mili | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Chupke Chupke | Vasudha | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Himalay Se Ooncha | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Naya Din Nai Raat | Sushma | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Kora Kagaz | Archana Gupta | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Phagun | Santosh 'Toshi' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Abhimaan | Uma Kumar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Anamika | Anamika/Kanchan/Archana | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Zanjeer | Mala | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Shor | Raat Ki Rani / Rani | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Parichay | Rama | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Bansi Birju | Bansi | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Ek Nazar | Shabnam | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Jawani Diwani | Neeta Thakur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Annadata | Aarti | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Bawarchi | Krishna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Koshish | Aarti Mathur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Piya Ka Ghar | Malti Shankar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Samadhi | Rekha | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Uphaar | Minoo | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Atattar Din Parey | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Guddi | Guddi | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Janani | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Dhanyee Meye | Mansa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Suman | Suman | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Dil Ka Darwaaza Khol Na Darling | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Big City | Bani Mazumdar | Super Hit | Similar → |
Jaya Bachchan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jaya Bachchan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jaya Bachchan is "Sholay: The Final Cut" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Jaya Bachchan acted in?
Jaya Bachchan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jaya Bachchan?
Other notable films include "Dhanyee Meye", "The Big City", and "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham".