Jaya Bachchan is an Indian actress and politician. She has served as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha from the Samajwadi Party since 2004. Known for her work in Hindi films, she is noted for reinforcing a natural style of acting in both mainstream and "middle-of-the-road" cinema. Bachchan has received several accolades, including ten Filmfare Awards and the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian honour awarded by the Government of India.
- Occupation
- actor, politician, film actor
- Position held
- member of Rajya Sabha
- Citizenship
- India
- Born
- April 9, 1948
