Born on April 9, 1948, in Jabalpur, she is an acclaimed Indian actress and politician known for her work in Hindi cinema. She began her career with Satyajit Ray's "Mahanagar" (1963) and gained prominence in the 1970s with films like "Guddi," "Abhimaan," and "Sholay." Renowned for her expressive performances, she has received several Filmfare Awards. Married to actor Amitabh Bachchan, she is also a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, representing the Samajwadi Party.