Jaya Bhattacharya

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Jaya Bhattacharya
Bhattacharya in 2015
Born	(1978-07-01) 1 July 1978 (age 46) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Occupation	Television actress
Known for	Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Thapki Pyar Ki

Jaya Bhattacharya (born 1 July 1978^[1]) is an Indian television actress. She is known for playing antagonistic roles in TV serials, widely known for playing Payal in Ekta Kapoor's soap opera Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. She also played the roles of Jigyasa Bali in Kasamh Se, Sakku Bai in Jhansi Ki Rani, and Sudha Buaa in Gangaa. She regained her popularity with her role of Vasundhara Pandey in drama series Thapki Pyar Ki (2015–2017). She appeared in Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka (2018–2019) and then she played the role of veena devi in Thapki Pyar Ki 2.