# Smita Jaykar

Smita Jaykar (born 29 June 1964) is an Indian actress known for playing supporting roles in Hindi movies and TV shows. She is currently working on a theatrical adaptation of Devdas with Ashvin Gidwani Productions (AGP World).
A native of the Thakurdwar neighbourhood in South Mumbai, she is a Maharashtrian. Her husband, Mohan Jaykar, 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.
Smita is a very spiritual person. She conducts lectures on auras and chakras.

## Filmography

* Adko Dadko (2022, Gujarati)
* Petipack (2022, Gujarati)
* Mimi (2021)
* Chhoti Si Guzaarish (2017)... Sugna
* Akira (2016)... Akira's mother
* Kaanu (2016)
* Bezubaan Ishq (2015) Laxmi Shah.
* Sonali Cable (2014).
* Samrat & Co. (2014)... Narayani Dave.
* Anuradha (2014)
* Yaariyan (2014)
* Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya (2012)... Viren's mother.
* 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
* Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi (2008) (as Smita Jayakar)... Mrs. Ajmera
* Mumbai Meri Jaan (2008)... Sejal's Mother
* 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 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)
* 23rd March 1931: Shaheed (2002)
* Devdas (2002) .... Kaushalya
* 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
* Mast (1999) .... Sharda Mathur
* Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) .... Amrita
* 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

* Aahvaan (1988) as Uma
* Junoon as Aditya Dhanraj's mother
* Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh (1994-1995) as Ramila
* Ghutan (TV series) (1997-1998)
* Khamosh Awazein (1998)
* Daal Mein Kala (1998-1999) as Kiran
* Noorjahan (2000-2001)
* Adhuri Ek Kahani (2004-2008) as Mrunal Patwardhan
* Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli (2009-2011) as Chandraprabha Udaypratap Singh
* Ghar Aaja Pardesi (2013).
* Kashibai Bajirao Ballal (2022) as Maharani Tarabai Rajaram I Bhosale

## Stage credits

* Aai Retire Hotey (2014) staged at Yashwantrao Chavan Natyagruha, Veena.