One of the best actresses all-time with most filmfare nominations. Nominated 8 times for best actress, won 1. Nominated 8 times for supporting actress, won 2. Did 8 movies with Amitabh Bachchan as the leading lady, while in the same timeframe, also acted once as his sister-in-law and twice as his mother. Got noticed by Sunil Dutt first after watching her performance in Bengali cinema.

1970 - 2003

Marriage with Gulzar was her second. After giving birth to daughter Meghna, couple separated but never divorced. Meghna grew up with father.