Smita Jaykar

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{{short description|Indian actress}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2015}}
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{{BLP sources|date=November 2012}}

{{Infobox person
| name = Smita Jaykar
| image = Smita Jaykar at ‘Road to Shirdi’ book launch.jpg
| caption = Jaykar at ‘Road to Shirdi’ book launch
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| birth_place = [[Girgaon|Thakurdwar]], [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| yearsactive = 1995–present
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}}

'''Smita Jaykar''' is an Indian actress known for playing supporting roles in [[Bollywood]] movies and TV shows.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bwh&AN=BJQRTEL.20130820.510758&site=ehost-live |title=Birthday Greetings to Smita Jaykar, Sweta Keswani and Amit Bhatt |date=20 August 2013 |work=Telly Charkkar |url-access=subscription |access-date=21 May 2016 |via=EBSCO}}</ref> She is currently working on a theatrical adaptation of [[Devdas]] with Ashvin Gidwani Productions (AGP World).<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.mumbailive.com/en/theatre/gaurav-chopra-to-play-devdas-in-ashwin-gidwani-theatre-productions-29527 |title=Gaurav Chopra to play the lead in AGP Worldwide's 'Devdas' |work=Mumbai Live |access-date=2018-10-29 |language=en}}</ref>

A native of the [[Thakurdwar]] neighbourhood in [[South Mumbai]], she is a [[Marathi people|Maharashtrian]]. Her husband, Mohan Jaykar,<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Smita-Jaykar-is-also-a-spiritual-healer/articleshow/39409522.cms |title=Smita Jaykar is Also a Spiritual Healer |date=1 August 2014 |work=The Times of India |access-date=21 May 2016 }}</ref> is the son of esteemed [[Marathi people|Marathi]] [[barrister]] Barr Jaykar. She is renowned for her roles, most often as a mother, in [[Hindi language|Marathi-language]] television serials and films.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/interview-know-the-divine-in-you-smita-jayakar-2038666 |title=Know the Divine in You |last=Gupta |first=Boski |date=27 November 2014 |work=DNA |access-date=21 May 2016 }}</ref>

Jaykar is a very spiritual person.<ref name=":1" /> She conducts lectures on auras and [[chakra]]s.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/gurgaon/The-Speaking-Tree-organises-Akasha-2014-at-The-Epicenter-in-Gurgaon/articleshow/45147750.cms |title=The Speaking Tree Organises Akasha 2014 at the Epicenter in Gurgaon |date=15 November 2014 |work=The Times of India |access-date=21 May 2016 }}</ref>

==Filmography==
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* ''[[Chhoti Si Guzaarish]]'' (2017)... Sugna<ref>{{cite web |title=CHHOTI SI GUZAARISH |url=http://sub.festival-cannes.fr/SfcCatalogue/MovieDetail/36756a34-d77a-4a29-b5d8-b0f6cb74e74c |website=sub.festival-cannes.fr |language=en-us}}</ref>
* ''[[Akira (2016 Hindi film)|Akira]]'' (2016)... Akira's mother
* ''Kaanu'' (2016)<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.desimartini.com/news/bollywood/prabhat-bhattacharya-praises-anupam-kher/article32245.htm |title=Prabhat Bhattacharya Praises Anupam Kher |last=Washington |first=Vineet |date=3 May 2016 |work=Desimartini |access-date=21 May 2016 }}</ref>
* ''[[Bezubaan Ishq]]'' (2015) Laxmi Shah.<ref>{{Cite news |url=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 |title=Abbas-Mustan Release Music and Promo for 'Bezubaan Ishq' |last=Vijayakar |first=R.M. |date=28 May 2015 |work=The New Indian Express |access-date=21 May 2016 }}</ref>
* ''[[Sonali Cable]]'' (2014).<ref name=":1" />
* ''[[Samrat & Co.]]'' (2014)... Narayani Dave.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/lot-of-detective-films-lined-up-is-a-coincidence-rajeev-khandelwal/ |title=Lot of Detective Films Lined Up Is a Coincidence: Rajeev Khandelwal |date=10 April 2014 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=21 May 2016 }}</ref>
* ''[[Anuradha (2014 film)|Anuradha]]'' (2014)<ref>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3482198/?ref_=fn_al_tt_7</ref>
* ''[[Yaariyan (2014 film)|Yaariyan]]'' (2014)<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/yaariyan-song-sunny-sunny-yo-yo-honey-singhs-rap-hits-the-right-chords-with-the-youth/ |title=Yaariyan Song Sunny Sunny: Yo Yo Honey Singh's Rap Hits the Right Chords With the Youth |last=Sur |first=Prateek |date=8 December 2013 |work=Bollywood Life |access-date=21 May 2016 }}</ref>
* ''[[Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya]]'' (2012)... Viren's mother.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-review-tere-naal-love-ho-gaya-1654202 |title=Review: 'Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya' |last=Salgaokar |first=Shakti |date=24 February 2012 |work=DNA |access-date=21 May 2016 }}</ref>
* ''[[Thank You (2011 film)|Thank You]]'' (2011) Sanjana's Mother
* ''Florida Road'' (2010)... Kiran
* ''[[The Hangman (2010 film)|The Hangman]]'' (2010)... Parvati
* ''[[Naughty @ 40]]'' (2009) ... Maya
* ''[[Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani]]'' (2009)... Sharda<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.straight.com/article-269566/ajab-prem-ki-ghazab-kahani-has-winning-sincerity |title=Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani Has a Winning Sincerity |last=Syed |first=Itrath |date=9 November 2009 |work=The Georgia Straight |access-date=21 May 2016 }}</ref>
* ''[[Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi]]'' (2008) (as Smita Jayakar)... Mrs. Ajmera
* ''[[Mumbai Meri Jaan]]'' (2008)... Sejal's Mother
* ''[[Baabul (2006 film)|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 mom)
* ''[[Kismat (2004 film)|Kismat]]'' (2004)... Mrs. Gosai
* ''[[Chori Chori]]'' (2003)... Mrs. Malhotra
* ''[[Om (2003 film)|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)<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Ill-always-be-a-die-hard-fan-of-Rajesh-Khanna-Smita-Jaikar/articleshow/15030257.cms |title=I'll Always Be a Die-Hard Fan of Rajesh Khanna: Smita Jaikar |last=Tiwari |first=Vijaya |date=18 July 2012 |work=The Times of India |access-date=21 May 2016 }}</ref>
* ''[[23rd March 1931: Shaheed]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Devdas (2002 Hindi film)|Devdas]]'' (2002) .... Kaushalya<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nfh&AN=2W6846597474&site=ehost-live |title=Bollywood Touch to Festival Finale |last=Johari |first=Aarefa |date=15 February 2010 |work=Hindustan Times |url-access=subscription |access-date=21 May 2016 |via=EBSCO}}</ref>
* ''[[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 film)|Abhay]]''... (2001) .... Tejaswini's mother
* ''[[Censor (film)|Censor]]'' (2001) .... Mrs. Akhtar (Censor Board Member)
* ''[[Aashiq (2001 film)|Aashiq]]'' (2001) .... Pooja's mom
* ''[[Raju Chacha]]'' (2000) (as Smita Jaikar) .... Mother Superior
* ''[[Astitva]]'' (2000) .... Meghna<ref name=":1" />
* ''[[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<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-read-who-can-replace-farida-jalal-reema-lagoo-as-moms-on-sceen-2157810 |title=Who Can Replace Farida Jalal, Reema Lagoo as Moms on Screen |last=Unnikrishnan |first=Chaya |date=20 December 2015 |work=DNA |access-date=21 May 2016 }}</ref>
* ''[[Mast (film)|Mast]]'' (1999) .... Sharda Mathur
* ''[[Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam]]'' (1999) .... Amrita<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.india.com/arts-and-culture/5-bollywood-moms-we-love-1157245/ |title=5 Bollywood Moms We Love |last=Adavi |first=Poorvi |date=5 May 2016 |work=India.com |access-date=21 May 2016 }}</ref>
* ''[[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 (film)|Sar Utha Ke Jiyo]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Qila (film)|Qila]]'' (1998) .... Suman A. Singh
* ''[[Pardes (film)|Pardes]]'' (1997) .... Padma (Paddy)
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== Television roles ==
* ''[[Ghar Aaja Pardesi]]'' (2013).<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv/ghar-aaja-pardesi-to-go-offair-82021.html |title='Ghar Aaja Pardesi' to Go Off-Air? |date=7 June 2013 |work=India Times |access-date=21 May 2016 }}</ref>
* ''[[Noorjahan (TV Series)|Noorjahan]]'' (2000-2001)
* ''[[Ghutan (TV series)|Ghutan]]'' (TV series) (1997-1998)
* ''[[Daal Mein Kala]]'' (1998-1999) as Kiran
*Khamosh awazein (1998)
* ''Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh'' (1994-1995) as Ramila
*[[Junoon_(1994)| Junoon]] as Aditya Dhanraj's mother
* '' Yahaa main ghar ghar kheli'' (2009-2012) as Thakurian chandraprabha

== Stage credits ==
* ''Aai Retire Hotey'' (2014) staged at [[Yashwantrao Chavan Natya Gruha|Yashwantrao Chavan Natyagruha]], Veena.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/aai-retire-hotey-to-take-the-stage-for-100th-time-today/ |title='Aai Retire Hotey' To Take the Stage for the 100th Time Today |date=8 March 2014 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=21 May 2016 }}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|name=Smita Jaykar|0419741}}
* Smita Jayakar Blog Website http://www.smitajayakar.co.in

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