Smita Jaykar
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 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
| Year | Film | Language | Role / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Adko Dadko | Gujarati | — |
| 2022 | Petipack | Gujarati | — |
| 2021 | Mimi | Hindi | — |
| 2017 | Chhoti Si Guzaarish | Hindi | Sugna [6] |
| 2016 | Akira | Hindi | Akira's mother |
| 2016 | Kaanu | — | [7] |
| 2015 | Bezubaan Ishq | Hindi | Laxmi Shah[8] |
| 2014 | Sonali Cable | Hindi | — |
| 2014 | Samrat & Co. | Hindi | Narayani Dave[9] |
| 2014 | Anuradha | Hindi | |
| 2014 | Yaariyan | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya | Hindi | Viren's mother[10] |
| 2011 | Thank You | Hindi | Sanjana's mother |
| 2010 | Florida Road | English | Kiran |
| 2010 | The Hangman | Hindi | Parvati |
| 2009 | Naughty @ 40 | Hindi | Maya |
| 2009 | Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | Hindi | Sharda[11] |
| 2008 | Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi | Hindi | Mrs. Ajmera |
| 2008 | Mumbai Meri Jaan | Hindi | Sejal's mother |
| 2006 | Baabul | Hindi | Suman |
| 2006 | Rocky: The Rebel | Hindi | Rocky's mother |
| 2006 | Darwaza Bandh Rakho | Hindi | Sarita K. Shah |
| 2006 | Taxi No. 9211 | Hindi | Rupali's mother |
| 2005 | Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi | Hindi | Priya's mother |
| 2005 | Sab Kuch Hai Kuch Bhi Nahin | Hindi | Shanti N. Malhotra |
| 2004 | Dil Maange More | Hindi | Nikhil's mother |
| 2004 | Madhoshi | Hindi | Mrs. Sumitra Kaul (Anupama's mother) |
| 2004 | Kismat | Hindi | Mrs. Gosai |
| 2003 | Chori Chori | Hindi | Mrs. Malhotra |
| 2003 | Om | Hindi | Om's mother |
| 2003 | Kyon? | Hindi | Prabha Mathur |
| 2003 | Surya | Hindi | — |
| 2002 | Pyaasa (2002 film) | Hindi | Mrs. Thakur |
| 2002 | Mujhse Dosti Karoge | Hindi | Mrs. Khanna |
| 2002 | Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa | Hindi | Maya (Rahul's mom)[12] |
| 2002 | 23rd March 1931: Shaheed | Hindi | — |
| 2002 | Devdas | Hindi | Kaushalya[13] |
| 2002 | Na Tum Jaano Na Hum | Hindi | Akshaye's mother |
| 2002 | Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai | Hindi | Mrs. Khurana |
| 2001 | Deewaanapan | Hindi | Suraj's mother |
| 2001 | Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | Hindi | — |
| 2001 | Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat | Hindi | Mrs. Sabarwal |
| 2001 | Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke | Hindi | — |
| 2001 | Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai | Hindi | Gayetri C. Shrivastav |
| 2001 | Abhay | Hindi | Tejaswini's mother |
| 2001 | Censor | Hindi | Mrs. Akhtar (Censor Board) |
| 2001 | Aashiq | Hindi | Pooja's mother |
| 2000 | Raju Chacha | Hindi | Mother Superior |
| 2000 | Astitva | Hindi | Meghna[4] |
| 2000 | Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai | Hindi | Avinash's mother |
| 2000 | Kunwara | Hindi | Balraj's wife |
| 2000 | Hadh Kar Di Aapne | Hindi | Mrs. Khanna |
| 2000 | Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani | Hindi | Ajay's mother[14] |
| 1999 | Mast | Hindi | Sharda Mathur |
| 1999 | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | Hindi | Amrita[15] |
| 1999 | Sarfarosh | Hindi | Ajay's mother |
| 1999 | Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | Hindi | Megha's mother |
| 1998 | Prem Aggan | Hindi | Mrs. Seema Singh |
| 1998 | Sar Utha Ke Jiyo | Hindi | — |
| 1998 | Qila | Hindi | Suman A. Singh |
| 1997 | Pardes | Hindi | Padma (Paddy) |
| 1995 | Dil Ka Doctor | Hindi | — |
Television
| Year(s) | Show Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kashibai Bajirao Ballal | Maharani Tarabai Rajaram I Bhosale | — |
| 2013 | Ghar Aaja Pardesi | — | [16] |
| 2009–2011 | Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli | Chandraprabha Udaypratap Singh | — |
| 2004–2008 | Adhuri Ek Kahani | Mrunal Patwardhan | — |
| 2000–2001 | Noorjahan | — | — |
| 1998–1999 | Daal Mein Kala | Kiran | — |
| 1998 | Khamosh Awazein | — | — |
| 1997–1998 | Ghutan | — | — |
| 1994–1995 | Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh | Ramila | — |
| 1994 | Junoon | Aditya Dhanraj's mother | — |
| 1988 | Aahvaan | Uma | — |
Stage credits
- Aai Retire Hotey (2014) staged at Yashwantrao Chavan Natyagruha, Veena.[17]
References
- ^ "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 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
- Smita Jaykar at IMDb
- Smita Jayakar Blog Website http://www.smitajayakar.com
- Smita Jayakar TEDx Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mO62fxSyik