Jayati Bhatia is an Indian actress, known for her role as ‘Mataji’ in Colors TV’s Hindi television series ‘Sasural Simar Ka’.
Wiki/Biography
Jayati Bhatia was born on Tuesday, July 28, 1970, in Odisha (52 years old; as of 2022). She pursued BA in English Literature from Delhi University. Jayati has studied classical dance for 17 years and holds a diploma in Indian classical dance Odissi. She received professional classical dance training from Indian classical Odissi dancer Mayadhar Raut, who was awarded the Padma Shri in 2010.
Jayati Bhatia childhood photos (middle)
appearance
Hair color: black
Eye color: brown
family
Parents and siblings
Her mother’s name is Chouba Chatterjee. She has two siblings, a brother named Surajit Chatterjee and a sister named Mitul Chatterjee.
Jayati Bhatia with her mother and brother
husband and children
Jayati Bhatia married theater artist Kiran Bhatia on March 12, 1992.
Jayati Bhatia and husband Kiran Bhatia
Profession
On July 1, 1997, Jayanti left Delhi and arrived in Mumbai to start her acting career.
television
Jayanti made her acting debut in 1996 with the Sony TV series “Itihaas” produced by Ekta Kapoor. In the same year, she appeared in the Indian sitcom “Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahi”, playing the role of Bindiya.
Jayati Bhatia plays Jassi’s friend Bindiya in stills of TV show Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahi
In 1999, Jayati appeared in the Sony TV show “Kanyadaan” with Kirron Kher.
Jayati Bhatia (left) plays Kavita in the TV show “Kanyadaan”
Jayati played the role of Nirmala “Mataji” Bharadwaj in the TV series “Sasural Simar Ka” and was highly praised by the audience.
Jayati Bhatia on the sets of TV show ‘Sasural Simar Ka’
Later, Jayati appeared in several television serials including CID (2000), Kitne Kool Hai Hum (2002), Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2003-06), Mamta (2006-07) and Sasural Genda Phool (2010-11).
reality tv show
In 2011, Jayanti took home the championship trophy after winning the Indian cooking show Kitchen Champions Season 4 hosted by Arjun Bijlani. In 2012, she participated in the dance television show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5.
Movie
Jayati Bhatia narrated the Bollywood film Barfi (2012). Later, she played the role of Rukhsana Ali in a feature film titled Rough Book (2015).
web series
Jayati has acted in several Hindi web series such as Punnch Beat (2019) and Girls Hostel (2021).
Drama and Drama
Jayati has appeared in several dramas including Khatijabai in Mad About Money, Acid and Karmali Terrace. She played the role of Kasturba Gandhi in a drama titled Mahatma Vs Gandhi alongside Boman Irani who played the role of Mahatma Gandhi.
Jayati Bhatia as Kasturba Gandhi in stills from Mahatma vs. Gandhi
Awards
- 2019: Humanity First Foundation Award and Aadhi Aabadi Award – Excellence in the Performing Arts
- 2022: International Icon Award – Versatile Actress of the Decade
Facts/Trivia
- She was an avid reader and music lover.
- When Jayanti was one month old, her family moved to Delhi from Odisha.
- Jayati is an LGBTQ+ supporter.
- Jayanti said in an interview that if she had not become an actress, she would have become a psychiatrist.
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Source: HIS Education