Jaya Bachchan: A quintessential actress of her time - Jaya Bachchan, who was born to- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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Jaya Bachchan, who was born to Taroon Kumar Bhaduri and Indira, made her acting debut as a teenager in Satyajit Ray's 'Mahanagar' (1963).

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Jaya Bachchan grabbed attention of everyone with her first screen role as an adult in 'Guddi'.

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Jaya Bachchan was always showered kudos for reinforcing a natural style of acting in both mainstream and "middle-of-the-road" cinema.

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Jaya Bachchan won numerous awards including nine Filmfare Awards in her career.

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Jaya Bachchan was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1992.