Mrs.Jaya Bachchan

Jaya Bachchan

Chairperson – Blood Donor Movement

A spirited humanitarian. An admirable leader. An awesome artist.

A compassionate philanthropist celebrated across continents, commendable crusader and initiator of charitable services to mankind across borders.    

Leading cine artist of Indian cinema, an active Member of Parliament, a Padma Shri recipient, a proud parent and grandmother, and a loving wife.

Philanthropic Associations

Chairperson - Life Blood Donor Movement, Project ‘Life’ - Promoting and encouraging voluntary blood donation to invigorate the blood transfusion service and system in the country.   

Volunteer - The Indian Society for the Rehabilitation of the Handicapped, the organization working with children with special needs & abilities.  

Charitable Eminence

Voluntary Blood Banking ~Blood Donor Movement ~ Thalassaemia Prevention ~ Rehabilitation of differently abled children ~ Women’s welfare and empowerment ~ Dignity & safety of sanitation workers ~ Recognition for the artistic community ~ Advocacy for caste-based census ~ Dignified livelihood for senior citizens ~ Social security for the handicapped, disabled and elderly.

Awards, Decorations, Citations

  • Prestigious Padma Shri Award, the fourth highest civilian honour awarded by the Government of India - 1992.
  • Best Parliamentarian Award – 2017
  • Yash Bharti Award – Government of Uttar Pradesh, 1994
  • Master Deenanath Mangeshkar (Vishesh Puraskar) Award for dedicated services to Indian theatre and cinema.  2013
  • Filmfare Awards for Best Actress - 1974, 1975, 1980, 1998.
  • Special Editor's Award - Ananadlok Awards. 1999.
  • Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image Award for "Abiding contribution to Cinema". 2000.
  • Best actress in a supporting role - Bengal Film Journalists Association Award. 2001.
  • International Indian Film Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress. 2001, 2002, 2004.

Lifetime Achievement Awards :  

  • Omega Award for Excellence. 1998.
  • Sansui Award. 2004.
  • Tongue on Fire Film Festival award in London. 2010.
  • Jaipur International Film Festival. 2012.