Jaya Bachchan belongs to two illustrious Indian families—the Bhaduri family through birth and the Bachchan family through marriage—both highly respected in Indian arts, literature, and cinema.

Jaya Bachchan

Full Name: Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan
Born: April 9, 1948, in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
Occupation: Indian Actress, Politician, and Film Producer
Known for: Her iconic work in films like Guddi, Abhimaan, Mili, Sholay, Chupke Chupke, and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, as well as her service as a Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha).

Birth Family (Bhaduri)

Father – Taroon Kumar Bhaduri (T.K. Bhaduri)

  • Renowned journalist, author, and writer. Known for his book Obhishopto Chambol (The Cursed Chambal), which inspired several Hindi films based on the Chambal dacoits.

Mother – Indira Bhaduri

  • Homemaker. Played a supportive role in Jaya’s upbringing and early career. A respected literary figure in Bengali literature.

Siblings

  • Sisters named Rita and Nita. Nita’s son Kunal Ross is married to actress Tillotama Shome.​

Marriage & The Bachchan Connection

Husband – Amitabh Bachchan

  • Legendary Indian actor, producer, and former politician.

  • Known as the “Shahenshah of Bollywood.”

  • Married Jaya Bhaduri on June 3, 1973.

  • Together, they form one of Bollywood’s most respected and iconic couples.

Children

  1. Shweta Bachchan Nanda (Born 1974)

    • Author, columnist, and fashion designer.

    • Married to Nikhil Nanda, who belongs to the Kapoor family (of Raj Kapoor fame).

    • Their children are Navya Naveli Nanda and Agastya Nanda.

  2. Abhishek Bachchan (Born 1976)

    • Indian actor and film producer.

    • Married to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, former Miss World (1994) and acclaimed actress.

    • Their daughter is Aaradhya Bachchan.

In-Laws and Extended Family

The Bachchan Family

  • Father-in-law: Harivansh Rai Bachchan — one of India’s greatest poets, known for Madhushala.

  • Mother-in-law: Teji Bachchan — social activist and homemaker.

The Kapoor–Nanda Family Connection

Through her daughter Shweta’s marriage, Jaya is connected to the Kapoor film dynasty:

  • Nikhil Nanda is the son of Ritu Nanda (Raj Kapoor’s daughter) and Raj Nanda.

  • This connects Jaya to Rishi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, and Kareena Kapoor Khan as extended family members by marriage.

Legacy

  • Jaya Bachchan represents three great legacies:

    1. The Bhaduri literary heritage.

    2. The Bachchan cinematic and poetic dynasty.

    3. The Kapoor–Nanda film lineage through her daughter’s marriage.

  • A symbol of grace, intellect, and strength, she has been a pillar of the Bachchan family both in cinema and public life.

 

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