Jaya Bachchan
Indian actress and politician with notable films
Born
April 9th, 1948
76 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
India
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Born in 1948, this individual is an actress and politician. Made a significant mark in Indian cinema through performances in films such as 'Guddi', 'Chupke Chupke', and 'Sholay'. As a member of the Rajya Sabha, contributed to discussions on various social issues. Engaged in the film industry for several decades and continued to support the arts through various initiatives.
Starred in 'Guddi'
Starred in 'Sholay'
Served as a member of Rajya Sabha
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