Jayati Bhatia is an Indian actress best known for her role as “Mataji” in the Hindi TV series ‘Sasural Simar Ka’ on Colors TV.
Wiki/Biography
Jayati Bhatia was born on Tuesday, 28 July 1970 (age 52 years; in 2022) in Orissa. He went on to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at the University of Delhi. Jayati followed classical dance for 17 years and holds a diploma certificate in Odissi, an Indian classical dance form. She took professional training in classical dance from Mayadhar Raut, an Indian classical Odissi dancer who was awarded the Padma Shri in 2010.
Childhood photo of Jayati Bhatia (centre)
Physical appearance
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
His mother’s name is Chhoba Chatterjee. He has two siblings, an older brother named Surajit Chatterjee, and an older sister named Mitul Chatterjee.
Jayati Bhatia with her mother and brother
Husband & Son
On 12 March 1992, Jayati Bhatia was married to a theater artist named Kiran Bhatia.
Jayati Bhatia with her husband, Kiran Bhatia
Career
On 1 July 1997, Jayati left Delhi and arrived in Mumbai to start her acting career.
Television
In 1996, Jayati made her acting debut with the Sony TV series ‘Itihaas,’ produced by Ekta Kapoor. In the same year, she appeared in the Indian sitcom titled ‘Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahi’ where she played the role of Bindiya.
Jayati Bhatia as Bindiya, Jassi’s friend, in a still from Jassi’s TV show Jaissi Koi Nahi
In 1999, Jayati appeared in the Sony TV show ‘Kanyadaan’ with Kirron Kher.
Jayati Bhatia (left) as Kavita in the TV show ‘Kanyadaan’
Jayati appeared in the TV series ‘Sasural Simar Ka’ as Nirmala “Mataji” Bharadwaj, which was highly praised by the audience.
Jayati Bhatia on the sets of TV show ‘Sasural Simar Ka’
Later, Jayati worked in several TV series including CID (2000), Kitne Kool Hai Hum (2002), Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2003-06), Mamta (2006-07), and Sasural Genda Phool (2010-11).
Reality TV shows
In 2011, Jayanti took home the winner’s trophy after winning the Indian cooking show ‘Juara Dapur-season 4,’ hosted by Arjun Bijlani. In 2012, she participated in the dance TV show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5.’
Movie
Jayati Bhatia lent her voice as the narrator to the Bollywood film ‘Barfi’ (2012). Later, she played the role of Rukhsana Ali in a feature film titled Rough Book (2015).
Web series
Jayati worked in many Hindi web series like Punnch Beat (2019) and Girls Hostel (2021).
Theater & drama
Jayati has worked in several dramas including Mad About Money, Acid, and Khatijabai of Karmali Terrace. He portrayed Kasturba Gandhi in a drama titled ‘Mahatma Vs Gandhi’ alongside Boman Irani who portrayed Mahatma Gandhi.
Jayati Bhatia as Kasturba Gandhi in a still from the drama ‘Mahatma Vs Gandhi’
Award
- 2019: First Humanitarian Foundation Award and Aadhi Aabadi Award- Excellence in Performing Arts
- 2022: International Iconic Award- Versatile Actor of the Decade
Facts/Trivia
- He is an avid book reader and music lover.
- When Jayati was one month old, the family moved to Delhi from Orissa.
- Jayati is an LGBTQ+ supporter.
- In an interview, Jayati said that if she had not become an actor, she would have become a psychiatrist.
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
