Smita Jaykar
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Smita Jaykar | |
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 Jaykar at ‘Road to Shirdi’ book launch | |
| Born | 29 June 1964 |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Smita Jaykar (born 29 June 1964) is an Indian actress known for playing supporting roles in Hindi movies and TV shows.[1] She is currently[when?] working on a theatrical adaptation of Devdas with Ashvin Gidwani Productions (AGP World).[2]
A native of the Thakurdwar neighbourhood in South Mumbai, she is a Maharashtrian. Her husband, Mohan Jaykar,[3] is the son of esteemed Marathi barrister Barr Jaykar. She is known for her roles, most often as a mother, in Marathi-language television serials and films.[4]
Smita is a very spiritual person.[4] She conducts lectures on auras and chakras.[5]
Filmography
[edit]- Adko Dadko (2022, Gujarati)
- Petipack (2022, Gujarati)
- Mimi (2021)
- Chhoti Si Guzaarish (2017)... Sugna[6]
- Akira (2016)... Akira's mother
- Kaanu (2016)[7]
- Bezubaan Ishq (2015) Laxmi Shah.[8]
- Sonali Cable (2014).[4]
- Samrat & Co. (2014)... Narayani Dave.[9]
- Anuradha (2014)[citation needed]
- Yaariyan (2014)[citation needed]
- Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya (2012)... Viren's mother.[10]
- Thank You (2011) Sanjana's Mother
- Florida Road (2010)... Kiran
- The Hangman (2010)... Parvati
- Naughty @ 40 (2009) ... Maya
- Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009)... Sharda[11]
- Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi (2008) (as Smita Jayakar)... Mrs. Ajmera
- Mumbai Meri Jaan (2008)... Sejal's Mother
- Baabul (2006)... Suman
- Rocky: The Rebel (2006)... Rocky's mother
- Darwaza Bandh Rakho (2006)... Sarita K. Shah
- Taxi No. 9211 (2006)... Rupali's mother
- Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi (2005)... Priya's mother
- Sab Kuch Hai Kuch Bhi Nahin (2005)... Shanti N. Malhotra
- Dil Maange More (2004)... Nikhil's mother
- Madhoshi (2004)... Mrs. Sumitra Kaul (Anupama's Mother)
- Kismat (2004)... Mrs. Gosai
- Chori Chori (2003)... Mrs. Malhotra
- Om (2003) .... Om's mother
- Kyon? (2003) .... Prabha Mathur
- Surya (2003)
- Pyaasa (2002 film) (2002) .... Mrs. Thakur
- Mujhse Dosti Karoge (2002) .... Mrs. Khanna
- Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa (2002) .... Maya (Rahul's mom)[12]
- 23rd March 1931: Shaheed (2002)
- Devdas (2002) .... Kaushalya[13]
- Na Tum Jaano Na Hum (2002) .... Akshaye's mom
- Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002) .... Mrs. Khurana
- Deewaanapan (2001) .... Suraj's mom
- Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001)
- Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat (2001) .... Mrs. Sabarwal
- Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke (2001)
- Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai ... (2001) .... Gayetri C. Shrivastav
- Abhay... (2001) .... Tejaswini's mother
- Censor (2001) .... Mrs. Akhtar (Censor Board Member)
- Aashiq (2001) .... Pooja's mom
- Raju Chacha (2000) (as Smita Jaikar) .... Mother Superior
- Astitva (2000) .... Meghna[4]
- Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000) (as Smita Jayakar) .... Avinash's Mother
- Kunwara (2000) .... Balraj's Wife
- Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000) .... Mrs. Khanna
- Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000) .... Ajay's mother[14]
- Mast (1999) .... Sharda Mathur
- Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) .... Amrita[15]
- Sarfarosh (1999) .... Ajay's Mother
- Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999) (as Smita Jaikar) .... Megha's mother
- Prem Aggan (1998) .... Mrs. Seema Singh
- Sar Utha Ke Jiyo (1998)
- Qila (1998) .... Suman A. Singh
- Pardes (1997) .... Padma (Paddy)
- Dil Ka Doctor (1995)
Television roles
[edit]- Aahvaan (1988) as Uma
- Junoon as Aditya Dhanraj's mother
- Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh (1994-1995) as Ramila
- Ghutan (TV series) (1997-1998)
- Khamosh Awazein (1998)
- Daal Mein Kala (1998-1999) as Kiran
- Noorjahan (2000-2001)
- Adhuri Ek Kahani (2004-2008) as Mrunal Patwardhan
- Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli (2009-2011) as Chandraprabha Udaypratap Singh
- Ghar Aaja Pardesi (2013).[16]
- Kashibai Bajirao Ballal (2022) as Maharani Tarabai Rajaram I Bhosale
Stage credits
[edit]- Aai Retire Hotey (2014) staged at Yashwantrao Chavan Natyagruha, Veena.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ "Birthday Greetings to Smita Jaykar, Sweta Keswani and Amit Bhatt". Telly Charkkar. 20 August 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2016 – via EBSCO.
- ^ "Gaurav Chopra to play the lead in AGP Worldwide's 'Devdas'". Mumbai Live. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
- ^ "Smita Jaykar is Also a Spiritual Healer". The Times of India. 1 August 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ a b c d Gupta, Boski (27 November 2014). "Know the Divine in You". DNA. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ "The Speaking Tree Organises Akasha 2014 at the Epicenter in Gurgaon". The Times of India. 15 November 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ "CHHOTI SI GUZAARISH". sub.festival-cannes.fr.
- ^ Washington, Vineet (3 May 2016). "Prabhat Bhattacharya Praises Anupam Kher". Desimartini. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ Vijayakar, R.M. (28 May 2015). "Abbas-Mustan Release Music and Promo for 'Bezubaan Ishq'". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 20 June 2015. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ "Lot of Detective Films Lined Up Is a Coincidence: Rajeev Khandelwal". The Indian Express. 10 April 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ Salgaokar, Shakti (24 February 2012). "Review: 'Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya'". DNA. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ Syed, Itrath (9 November 2009). "Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani Has a Winning Sincerity". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ Tiwari, Vijaya (18 July 2012). "I'll Always Be a Die-Hard Fan of Rajesh Khanna: Smita Jaikar". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ Johari, Aarefa (15 February 2010). "Bollywood Touch to Festival Finale". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 21 May 2016 – via EBSCO.
- ^ Unnikrishnan, Chaya (20 December 2015). "Who Can Replace Farida Jalal, Reema Lagoo as Moms on Screen". DNA. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ Adavi, Poorvi (5 May 2016). "5 Bollywood Moms We Love". India.com. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ "'Ghar Aaja Pardesi' to Go Off-Air?". The Times of India. 7 June 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ "'Aai Retire Hotey' To Take the Stage for the 100th Time Today". The Indian Express. 8 March 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
External links
[edit]- Smita Jaykar at IMDb
- Smita Jayakar Blog Website http://www.smitajayakar.com
- Smita Jayakar TEDx Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mO62fxSyik
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