Madhur Jaffrey

Madhur Jaffrey

92 · Born: Aug 13, 1933

Personal Details

BornAug 13, 1933 Civil Lines, Delhi, British India
Spouse
  • Sanford Allen

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 9, 2025 )
  • Saeed Jaffrey

    ( Dec 9, 2025 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Madhur Jaffrey, a renowned actress and writer, came into this world on August 13, 1933, in the bustling metropolis of Civil Lines, Delhi, which was then a part of British India. With a career spanning numerous decades, she has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema. Her impressive repertoire includes iconic films such as Saagar (1985),Wolf (1994),and Shakespeare-Wallah (1965),among many others.

On the personal front, Madhur Jaffrey has been married to the talented Sanford Allen since 1969, with whom she shares a strong bond. Prior to her current marriage, she was previously married to the accomplished Saeed Jaffrey, with whom she has a deep and lasting connection.

Career

2020
The Glorias
The Glorias as Bookstore Host
2018
I Feel Bad
I Feel Bad as Maya Kamala
2012
A Late Quartet
A Late Quartet as Dr. Nadir
2008
2007
Partition
Partition as Shanti Singh
2005
Prime
Prime as Rita
2003
2001
1999
Cotton Mary
Cotton Mary as Cotton Mary
ABCD
ABCD as Anju
Flawless
Flawless as Dr. Nirmala
1996
The Peacock Spring
The Peacock Spring as Lady Srinevasan
1994
Wolf
Wolf as Party Guest
1993
1988
1985
Saagar
Saagar as Kamladevi (Ravi's grandma)
1983
Heat and Dust
Heat and Dust as Begum Mussarat Jahan
1975
1969
The Guru
The Guru as Begum Sahiba
1965
1999
Cotton Mary
Cotton Mary as Director