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Jaya Bachchan

Jaya Bachchan

Actor · Born April 9, 1948 (78) · Jabalpur, India

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.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
April 9, 1948 (78)
From
Jabalpur, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
13 on MovieCove · 50 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Up 5% in 30 days

What are Jaya Bachchan's films like?

Across their 14 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Drama7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 80th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 69th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 48th percentile
: browse their Action movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
51%
Self
22%
Morality
16%
Power
6%
Society
3%
Ideas
2%
Family bonds8 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice5 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTradition vs change2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 14 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 6 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 6

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 3 · Charged 5 · Intense 6

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 5 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 9 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 7 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 5 · Affecting 4 · Heavy 5

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 11 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

8 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 2 of 8 analyzed roles.

Hero
2 of 8
Ally
2 of 8
Mentor
2 of 8
Shapeshifter
1 of 8
Shadow
1 of 8
Show the 8 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
8
Romantic
6
Tense
7
Joyful
5
Hopeful
4
Other
12

How their films linger

Hopeful12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet7

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Jaya Bachchan's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 9 of their 13 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (4).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Jaya Bachchan's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

50 credits, 13 with a MovieCove page; 6 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Sadabahar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Nini

  • Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani(2023)

    as Dhanlakshmi Randhawa

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Sunglass (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Meherjaan(2011)

    as Meher

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Paa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Narrator

  • The Legend of Drona(2008)

    as Queen Jayanti

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Lovesongs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman(2007)

    as Shabitri Sahay

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Kal Ho Naa Ho(2003)

    as Jennifer Kapur

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Mansi Devi (as Jaya Bachchan)

  • Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...(2001)

    as Nandini Chandran Raichand

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Daughters of This Century (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Abhagi

  • Fiza (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Nishatbi Ikramullah

  • Mother of 1084 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Sujata Chatterjee

  • Char Adhyay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Dekh Bhai Dekh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 66 episodes · Producer

  • Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Shahenshah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Story

  • Yeh Vaada Raha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Sunita Sikkan

  • Silsila(1981)

    as Shobha Malhotra

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Nauker(1979)

    as Geeta

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Sholay(1975)

    as Radha

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Mili (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Mili

  • Chupke Chupke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Vasudha

  • Himalay Se Ooncha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Naya Din Nai Raat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Sushma

  • Kora Kagaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Archana Gupta

  • Phagun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Santosh 'Toshi'

  • Abhimaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Uma Kumar

  • Girl Without a Name(1973)

    as Anamika/Kanchan/Archana

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Zanjeer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Mala

  • Shor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Raat Ki Rani / Rani

  • Parichay(1972)

    as Rama

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Bansi Birju (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Bansi

  • Ek Nazar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Shabnam

  • Jawani Diwani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Neeta Thakur

  • Annadata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Aarti

  • Bawarchi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Krishna

  • Koshish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Aarti Mathur

  • Piya Ka Ghar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Malti Shankar

  • Samadhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Rekha

  • Uphaar(1971)

    as Minoo

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Atattar Din Parey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Guddi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Guddi

  • Janani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • The Restless Bride (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Mansa

  • Angry Young Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Prostitute

  • Suman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Suman

  • The Big City(1963)

    as Bani Mazumdar

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Dil Ka Darwaaza Khol Na Darling (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 94th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 50 titles, 49 of them dated from 1963 to 2024; peak year 2002.

Biggest box office

Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)

$13M worldwide

Highest rated

The Big City (1963)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001)

Film career

19632024

Peak 2002 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting48 of 50: 48 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score80thWriting1 of 50: 1 only writing, 0 with another roleProducing1 of 50: 1 only producing, 0 with another role

By decade

1960s1 · acting1970s28 · acting1980s4 · 3 acting · 1 crew1990s3 · 2 acting · 1 crew2000s9 · acting2010s2 · acting2020s2 · acting

Billing

usually 4th · top billed in 0% of 11 roles
6398

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Jaya Bachchan's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 80th percentile, the median of all 13; across their 14 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 72nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

72ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Approval · how many liked their films

85thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Reach · how many have seen their films

62ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Midcredits score across 13 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up8
  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th1
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 13 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive1
  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Mixed2

Most divisive · actor

Meherjaan (2011)

95th percentile spread · 71% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Big City (1963)

Midcredits 99th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 71/100 in their films, across 14 reviewed titles; fans 82, detractors 45. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Jaya Bachchan's work okay for kids?

Across up to 5 MovieCove titles with content scores, 1 of the 5 categories sits near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 9 · minimalMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity5 titles13–51 · median 25 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 9 · minimalMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 20 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 20 · mildMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Jaya Bachchan work with?

People who share at least 2 of Jaya Bachchan's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Sanjeev Kumar shares the most, 5.

Directors

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers