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Smita Jaykar

Smita Jaykar (born 20 August 1954) is an Indian actress known for playing supporting roles in Hindi movies and TV shows.[1]

Smita Jaykar
Jaykar at 'Road to Shirdi' book launch
Born (1954-08-20) 20 August 1954 (age 71)
Thakurdwar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Years active1995–present

She is known for her roles, most often as a mother, in Marathi-language television serials and films.[2] In 2018, she worked on a theatrical adaptation of Devdas with Ashvin Gidwani Productions (AGP World).[3]

Personal life

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A native of the Thakurdwar neighbourhood in South Mumbai, she is a Maharashtrian. Her husband, Mohan Jaykar,[4] is the son of esteemed Marathi barrister Barr Jaykar.

Smita is a very spiritual person.[2] She conducts lectures on auras and chakras.[5]

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Films

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YearFilmRole Notes
1995Dil Ka Doctor
1997PardesPadma (Paddy)
1998QilaSuman A. Singh
Sar Utha Ke Jiyo
Prem AgganMrs. Seema Singh
1999Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte HainMegha's mother
SarfaroshAjay's mother
Hum Dil De Chuke SanamAmrita[6]
MastSharda Mathur
2000Phir Bhi Dil Hai HindustaniAjay's mother[7]
Hadh Kar Di AapneMrs. Khanna
KunwaraBalraj's wife
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas HaiAvinash's mother
AstitvaMeghna[2]
Raju ChachaMother Superior
2001AashiqPooja's mother
CensorMrs. Akhtar (Censor Board)
AbhayTejaswini's mother
Bas Itna Sa Khwaab HaiGayetri C. Shrivastav
Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke
Pyaar Ishq Aur MohabbatMrs. Sabarwal
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
DeewaanapanSuraj's mother
2002Pyaar Diwana Hota HaiMrs. Khurana
Na Tum Jaano Na HumAkshaye's mother
DevdasKaushalya[8]
23rd March 1931: Shaheed
Kyaa Dil Ne KahaaMaya (Rahul's mom)[9]
Mujhse Dosti KarogeMrs. Khanna
PyaasaMrs. Thakur
2003Surya
Kyon?Prabha Mathur
OmOm's mother
Chori ChoriMrs. Malhotra
2004KismatMrs. Gosai
MadhoshiMrs. Sumitra Kaul (Anupama's mother)
Dil Maange MoreNikhil's mother
2005Sab Kuch Hai Kuch Bhi NahinShanti N. Malhotra
Vaah! Life Ho Toh AisiPriya's mother
2006Taxi No. 9211Rupali's mother
Darwaza Bandh RakhoSarita K. Shah
Rocky: The RebelRocky's mother
BaabulSuman
2008Mumbai Meri JaanSejal's mother
Ek Vivaah... Aisa BhiMrs. Ajmera
2009Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab KahaniSharda[10]
Naughty @ 40Maya
2010The HangmanParvati
Florida RoadKiran English film
2011Thank YouSanjana's mother
2012Tere Naal Love Ho GayaViren's mother[11]
2014Yaariyan
Anuradha
Samrat & Co.Narayani Dave[12]
Sonali Cable
2015Bezubaan IshqLaxmi Shah[13]
2016Kaanu[14]
AkiraAkira's mother
2017Chhoti Si GuzaarishSugna [15]
2021Mimi
2022Petipack Gujarati films
Adko Dadko
2025Romeo S3Goa CM
Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2Zeenat

Television

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Year(s)Show TitleRoleNotes
2022Kashibai Bajirao BallalMaharani Tarabai Rajaram I Bhosale—
2013Ghar Aaja Pardesi—[16]
2009–2011Yahan Main Ghar Ghar KheliChandraprabha Udaypratap Singh—
2004–2008Adhuri Ek KahaniMrunal Patwardhan—
2000–2001Noorjahan——
1998–1999Daal Mein KalaKiran—
1998Khamosh Awazein——
1997–1998Ghutan——
1994–1995Kabhi Yeh Kabhi WohRamila—
1994JunoonAditya Dhanraj's mother—
1988AahvaanUma—

Stage credits

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References

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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. 1 2 3 Gupta, Boski (27 November 2014). "Know the Divine in You". DNA. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  3. ↑ "Gaurav Chopra to play the lead in AGP Worldwide's 'Devdas'". Mumbai Live. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  4. ↑ "Smita Jaykar is Also a Spiritual Healer". The Times of India. 1 August 2014. 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. ↑ Adavi, Poorvi (5 May 2016). "5 Bollywood Moms We Love". India.com. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  7. ↑ Unnikrishnan, Chaya (20 December 2015). "Who Can Replace Farida Jalal, Reema Lagoo as Moms on Screen". DNA. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  8. ↑ Johari, Aarefa (15 February 2010). "Bollywood Touch to Festival Finale". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 21 May 2016 – via EBSCO.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ Syed, Itrath (9 November 2009). "Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani Has a Winning Sincerity". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  11. ↑ Salgaokar, Shakti (24 February 2012). "Review: 'Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya'". DNA. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  12. ↑ "Lot of Detective Films Lined Up Is a Coincidence: Rajeev Khandelwal". The Indian Express. 10 April 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  13. ↑ 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.
  14. ↑ Washington, Vineet (3 May 2016). "Prabhat Bhattacharya Praises Anupam Kher". Desimartini. Retrieved 21 May 2016.[dead link]
  15. ↑ "CHHOTI SI GUZAARISH". sub.festival-cannes.fr.
  16. ↑ "'Ghar Aaja Pardesi' to Go Off-Air?". The Times of India. 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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