jaya bachchan almost became leading lady mrinal sen iconic film shome first year cinema television institute india ftii approached play lead role plan film institute vacation may june catch plant rules prevent students swallow acting roles completing course one condition ftii cost jaya opportunity really disappointed theatrical role eventually went suhasini mulay all the same jaya talent recognized earning gold medal ftii project hrishikesh mukherjee beginning successful acting career previously debuted satyajit ray jaya starred various motion picture redefined image hindi film heroine roles films like ka ghar chupke commercially successful gave hindi plastic film heroine new lupus erythematosus artificial genuine look departure redhot glamour characterise hindi film heroine time appearance glamour prioritize jaya bachchan stood plain jane candidly hold inability cope elaborate hairstyles heavy makeup interested seemly actress industry niche filled dam reveals shocking sojourner truth fight body shaming work films bear testament acting science jaya regards darling role redefining hindi cinema portrayal women remain celebrated news report serves stirring many example talent determination pave way success even conventional way of life blocked influence transformative figure native american film industry corpse significant enduring