During a recent session, the veteran actress introduced herself as Jaya Amitabh Bachchan.She had a notable reaction when Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed his admiration for both her and her husband, Amitabh Bachchan.
In a viral NDTV India video, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed his admiration for both Jaya Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan, prompting Jaya to laugh and fold her hands in appreciation. In another clip, Jaya playfully introduced herself as “Mai Jaya Amitabh Bachchan,” ending the session with a light-hearted and laughter-filled atmosphere.
Jaya Bachchan Expresses Displeasure Over Being Called ‘Jaya Amitabh Bachchan’ In Parliament: ‘As If Women Have No Identity’
Recently, Speaker Mr Harivansh addressed Jaya Bachchan as “Shrimati Jaya Amitabh Bachchan ji” while reading from a cue card. Jaya promptly remarked that just “Jaya Bachchan” would have been fine. The Speaker clarified that he had used her officially registered name.
The senior actress voiced her concerns in Hindi, expressing frustration over the trend of women being identified by their husbands’ names, which she felt undermines their personal identities and achievements.
Recently, Jaya Bachchan was asked by ANI about her thoughts on the Budget 2024 outside Parliament. She responded that she had no particular reaction, dismissing the budget as just theatrical and suggesting that promises made on paper are unlikely to be realized.
Jaya has been married to the iconic Amitabh Bachchan since 1973. Together, they have two children: Abhishek Bachchan and Shweta Bachchan Nanda.
On the work front, Jaya was last seen in Karan Johar‘s ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, where she starred alongside Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Dharmendra, and Shabana Azmi. The film received positive reviews, with Bachchan earning special acclaim for her portrayal of Dhanlakshmi.
