Smita Jaykar(born 29 June 1964) is anIndianactressknown for playing supporting roles inHindimovies and TV shows.[1]She is currently[when?]working on a theatrical adaptation ofDevdaswith Ashvin Gidwani Productions (AGP World).[2]
Smita Jaykar | |
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Years active | 1995–present |
A native of theThakurdwarneighbourhood inSouth Mumbai,she is aMaharashtrian.Her husband, Mohan Jaykar,[3]is the son of esteemedMarathibarristerBarr Jaykar. She is known for her roles, most often as a mother, inMarathi-languagetelevision serials and films.[4]
Smita is a very spiritual person.[4]She conducts lectures on auras andchakras.[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
- Junoonas 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 MaharaniTarabaiRajaram IBhosale
Stage credits
edit- Aai Retire Hotey(2014) staged atYashwantrao Chavan Natyagruha,Veena.[17]
References
edit- ^"Birthday Greetings to Smita Jaykar, Sweta Keswani and Amit Bhatt".Telly Charkkar.20 August 2013.Retrieved21 May2016– via EBSCO.
- ^"Gaurav Chopra to play the lead in AGP Worldwide's 'Devdas'".Mumbai Live.Retrieved29 October2018.
- ^"Smita Jaykar is Also a Spiritual Healer".The Times of India.1 August 2014.Retrieved21 May2016.
- ^abcdGupta, Boski (27 November 2014)."Know the Divine in You".DNA.Retrieved21 May2016.
- ^"The Speaking Tree Organises Akasha 2014 at the Epicenter in Gurgaon".The Times of India.15 November 2014.Retrieved21 May2016.
- ^"CHHOTI SI GUZAARISH".sub.festival-cannes.fr.
- ^Washington, Vineet (3 May 2016)."Prabhat Bhattacharya Praises Anupam Kher".Desimartini.Retrieved21 May2016.
- ^Vijayakar, R.M. (28 May 2015)."Abbas-Mustan Release Music and Promo for 'Bezubaan Ishq'".The New Indian Express.Archived fromthe originalon 20 June 2015.Retrieved21 May2016.
- ^"Lot of Detective Films Lined Up Is a Coincidence: Rajeev Khandelwal".The Indian Express.10 April 2014.Retrieved21 May2016.
- ^Salgaokar, Shakti (24 February 2012)."Review: 'Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya'".DNA.Retrieved21 May2016.
- ^Syed, Itrath (9 November 2009)."Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani Has a Winning Sincerity".The Georgia Straight.Retrieved21 May2016.
- ^Tiwari, Vijaya (18 July 2012)."I'll Always Be a Die-Hard Fan of Rajesh Khanna: Smita Jaikar".The Times of India.Retrieved21 May2016.
- ^Johari, Aarefa (15 February 2010)."Bollywood Touch to Festival Finale".Hindustan Times.Retrieved21 May2016– via EBSCO.
- ^Unnikrishnan, Chaya (20 December 2015)."Who Can Replace Farida Jalal, Reema Lagoo as Moms on Screen".DNA.Retrieved21 May2016.
- ^Adavi, Poorvi (5 May 2016)."5 Bollywood Moms We Love".India.Retrieved21 May2016.
- ^"'Ghar Aaja Pardesi' to Go Off-Air? ".The Times of India.7 June 2013.Retrieved21 May2016.
- ^"'Aai Retire Hotey' To Take the Stage for the 100th Time Today ".The Indian Express.8 March 2014.Retrieved21 May2016.
External links
edit- Smita JaykaratIMDb
- Smita Jayakar Blog Websitehttp:// smitajayakar
- Smita Jayakar TEDx Talkhttps:// youtube /watch?v=8mO62fxSyik