Best known for playing the role of Payal in Ektaa Kapoor`s daily soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Jaya Bhattacharya is an Indian television actress, who is seldom seen playing small roles in movies. A prominent television personality, Jaya was seen in TV series such as Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa Aasmaan, Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev, Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon, and Thapki Pyar Ki. Subsequently, she was featured in movies like Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta, Devdas, Lajja, Jigyaasa, Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi, and The Wishing Tree.