Jaya Bachchan

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Does Jaya Bachchan drink alcohol?: Yes [12]Daily Hunt.Jaya Bachchan is a popular Indian actress and politician.Jaya Bachchan was an NCC cadet in her school and was the head of her NCC batch. In 1966, she was awarded the best All India NCC Cadet on the Republic Day celebrations.At the age of 15, she started her career as an actor in the Bengali films, out of which one was directed by Satyajit Ray. Jaya Bachchan with Satyajit Ray in a Film.After acting in three Bengali films, she joined Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. She is one of the students of FTII who has graduated with a gold medal.She has acted in various Bollywood films including Uphaar (1971), Koshish (1972), and Kora Kagaz (1974). A Still From Uphaar (1971).In 1970, Jaya saw Amitabh at FTII, Pune. At that time, Amitabh was a struggling actor while Jaya was already a star.Reportedly, Jaya was featured on the cover of a magazine, Amitabh came across this cover and realised that she was the lady of his dreams. Later, Jaya and Amitabh met officially on the sets of Hrishikesh Mukherjees film Guddi (1971).She acted opposite Amitabh Bachchan as the female lead for the first time in Prakash Vermas film Bansi Birju (1972). Poster Look of Bansi Birju.Sharing her first meeting with Amitabh, Jaya said in an interview,.