Smita Jaykar

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Smita Jaykar
Smita Jaykar at 'Road to Shirdi' book launch.jpg
Jaykar at ‘Road to Shirdi’ book launch
Born (1964-06-29) 29 June 1964 (age 59)
Thakurdwar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Years active1995–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[ when? ] working on a theatrical adaptation of Devdas with Ashvin Gidwani Productions (AGP World). [2]

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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]

Jaykar is a very spiritual person. [4] She conducts lectures on auras and chakras. [5]

Filmography

Television roles

Stage credits

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References

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  2. ↑ "Gaurav Chopra to play the lead in AGP Worldwide's 'Devdas'". Mumbai Live. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  3. ↑ "Smita Jaykar is Also a Spiritual Healer". The Times of India. 1 August 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
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