Smita Jaykar

Smita Jaykar
Smita Jaykar
	Jaykar at ‘Road to Shirdi’ book launch
Born	29 June 1964 (age 60); Thakurdwar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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

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

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

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 ^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?". India Times. 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

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[1] "Birthday Greetings to Smita Jaykar, Sweta Keswani and Amit Bhatt". Telly Charkkar. 20 August 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2016 – via EBSCO.

[2] "Gaurav Chopra to play the lead in AGP Worldwide's 'Devdas'". Mumbai Live. Retrieved 29 October 2018.

[3] "Smita Jaykar is Also a Spiritual Healer". The Times of India. 1 August 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2016.

[:1-4] Gupta, Boski (27 November 2014). "Know the Divine in You". DNA. Retrieved 21 May 2016.

[5] "The Speaking Tree Organises Akasha 2014 at the Epicenter in Gurgaon". The Times of India. 15 November 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2016.

[6] "CHHOTI SI GUZAARISH". sub.festival-cannes.fr.

[7] Washington, Vineet (3 May 2016). "Prabhat Bhattacharya Praises Anupam Kher". Desimartini. Retrieved 21 May 2016.

[8] 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.

[9] "Lot of Detective Films Lined Up Is a Coincidence: Rajeev Khandelwal". The Indian Express. 10 April 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2016.

[10] Salgaokar, Shakti (24 February 2012). "Review: 'Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya'". DNA. Retrieved 21 May 2016.

[11] Syed, Itrath (9 November 2009). "Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani Has a Winning Sincerity". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved 21 May 2016.

[12] 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.

[13] Johari, Aarefa (15 February 2010). "Bollywood Touch to Festival Finale". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 21 May 2016 – via EBSCO.

[14] Unnikrishnan, Chaya (20 December 2015). "Who Can Replace Farida Jalal, Reema Lagoo as Moms on Screen". DNA. Retrieved 21 May 2016.

[15] Adavi, Poorvi (5 May 2016). "5 Bollywood Moms We Love". India.com. Retrieved 21 May 2016.

[16] "'Ghar Aaja Pardesi' to Go Off-Air?". India Times. 7 June 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2016.

[17] "'Aai Retire Hotey' To Take the Stage for the 100th Time Today". The Indian Express. 8 March 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2016.

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