Jaya Bhattacharya in a still from 'Thapki Pyar Ki'. Pic/Color's YouTube account

Jaya Bhattacharya became synonymous with her character 'Payal' from Ekta Kapoor's cult show 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'. The show which ran successfully for seven-eight years, saw Jaya portray a negative character, 'Payal', who happens to be Mihir's jilted lover and ensures that there is marital discord between Mihir and Tulsi, played by Smriti Irani.