Smita Jaykar Explained

Smita Jaykar
Birth Date:	1964 6, df=yes
Birth Place:	Thakurdwar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Yearsactive:	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. 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).
• Samrat & Co. (2014)... Narayani Dave.^[9]
• Anuradha (2014)
• Yaariyan (2014)
• 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
• (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]
• (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
• 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

• Kashibai Bajirao Ballal (2022) as Maharani Tarabai Rajaram I Bhosale
• Ghar Aaja Pardesi (2013).^[16]
• Noorjahan (2000-2001)
• Ghutan (TV series) (1997-1998)
• Daal Mein Kala (1998-1999) as Kiran
• Khamosh awazein (1998)
• Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh (1994-1995) as Ramila
• Junoon as Aditya Dhanraj's mother
• Aahvaan (1988) as Uma
• Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli (2009-2011) as Chandraprabha Udaypratap Singh

Stage credits

• Aai Retire Hotey (2014) staged at Yashwantrao Chavan Natyagruha, Veena.^[17]

External links

• • Smita Jayakar Blog Website http://www.smitajayakar.com
• Smita Jayakar TEDx Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mO62fxSyik

Notes and References

1. News: Birthday Greetings to Smita Jaykar, Sweta Keswani and Amit Bhatt . 20 August 2013 . Telly Charkkar . subscription . 21 May 2016 . EBSCO.
2. News: Gaurav Chopra to play the lead in AGP Worldwide's 'Devdas' . Mumbai Live . 29 October 2018 . en.
3. News: Smita Jaykar is Also a Spiritual Healer . 1 August 2014 . The Times of India . 21 May 2016.
4. News: Know the Divine in You . Gupta . Boski . 27 November 2014 . DNA . 21 May 2016.
5. News: The Speaking Tree Organises Akasha 2014 at the Epicenter in Gurgaon . 15 November 2014 . The Times of India . 21 May 2016.
6. Web site: CHHOTI SI GUZAARISH . sub.festival-cannes.fr . en-us.
7. News: Prabhat Bhattacharya Praises Anupam Kher . Washington . Vineet . 3 May 2016 . Desimartini . 21 May 2016.
8. News: Abbas-Mustan Release Music and Promo for 'Bezubaan Ishq' . https://web.archive.org/web/20150620042111/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/Abbas-Mustan-Release-Music-and-Promo-for-%E2%80%98Bezubaan-Ishq%E2%80%99/2015/05/28/article2837117.ece . dead . 20 June 2015 . Vijayakar . R.M. . 28 May 2015 . The New Indian Express . 21 May 2016.
9. News: Lot of Detective Films Lined Up Is a Coincidence: Rajeev Khandelwal . 10 April 2014 . The Indian Express . 21 May 2016.
10. News: Review: 'Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya' . Salgaokar . Shakti . 24 February 2012 . DNA . 21 May 2016.
11. News: Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani Has a Winning Sincerity . Syed . Itrath . 9 November 2009 . The Georgia Straight . 21 May 2016.
12. News: I'll Always Be a Die-Hard Fan of Rajesh Khanna: Smita Jaikar . Tiwari . Vijaya . 18 July 2012 . The Times of India . 21 May 2016.
13. News: Bollywood Touch to Festival Finale . Johari . Aarefa . 15 February 2010 . Hindustan Times . subscription . 21 May 2016 . EBSCO.
14. News: Who Can Replace Farida Jalal, Reema Lagoo as Moms on Screen . Unnikrishnan . Chaya . 20 December 2015 . DNA . 21 May 2016.
15. News: 5 Bollywood Moms We Love . Adavi . Poorvi . 5 May 2016 . India.com . 21 May 2016.
16. News: 'Ghar Aaja Pardesi' to Go Off-Air? . 7 June 2013 . India Times . 21 May 2016.
17. News: 'Aai Retire Hotey' To Take the Stage for the 100th Time Today . 8 March 2014 . The Indian Express . 21 May 2016.