She added, “Some new method has emerged that women have to be known by their husband’s name. Women have no identity.” read more
Veteran actress and politician Jaya Bachchan got into an argument in the parliament when Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh addressed her as Jaya Amitabh Bachchan. To this, the actress quipped, “It would’ve been enough to call me Jaya Bachchan.”
She added, “Some new method has emerged that women have to be known by their husband’s name. Women have no identity. They have no achievements, no identity of their own. This new thing, I just…”
Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan raised strong objection in Rajya Sabha when she was called 'Jaya Amitabh Bachchan'.😐😐 pic.twitter.com/WtwF5mcd5D
— Priti Gandhi (@MrsGandhi) July 29, 2024On the finale episode of season 2 of the vodcast, What The Hell Navya, Jaya Bachchan and Navya Nanda spoke about the beautiful bond of friendship. The veteran actress said that her husband and megastar Amitabh Bachchan is her best friend.
“My husband is my best friend, I don’t hide anything from him. I believe every relationship should be based on honesty. You shouldn’t be afraid to put forth your opinion, even if they differ from your friend’s. I also consider Navya one of my friends, even if she can’t share everything with me,” Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani actress said.
“I have friends made in college who aren’t from the film industry. They’re my support system,” she added. “It’s nice to have friends who keep you grounded,” said the actress, adding, “I also like making friends with ADs on sets, just to pull their leg.”
On the professional front, Jaya Bachchan was seen in Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, which also featured Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi, Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in key roles.