Jaya Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan have been married for 52 years and share two children, Abhishek and Shweta Bachchan Nanda. As one of Bollywood’s most iconic couples, they are admired both on and off-screen. However, over the years, Jaya Bachchan has often made headlines for her stern interactions with the media.
Jaya Bachchan’s Viral Outbursts
Her videos scolding paparazzi frequently go viral, making her a subject of memes and pop culture discussions. Now, an author has revealed the reason behind her frequent outbursts, and the explanation is both surprising and amusing.
The Rekha Connection
Author Hanif Zaveri recently shared in an interview that Jaya Bachchan’s assertive nature and frequent outbursts may be influenced by the presence of one name—Rekha. He explained that her strong personality reflects both a display of authority and a mix of justified and questionable reactions.
The author said, “Woh apna rob ya power batane ke liye aisi ho gayi hain. Kahin wo sahi bhi hain, Kahin lagta hai wo galat bhi hain.”
He further explained that people have different natures, and moods can vary—sometimes good, sometimes bad. However, he believes Jaya Bachchan is a straightforward person with a clean heart. According to him, those who speak their mind openly are honest and have no hidden grudges, and Jaya Ji embodies this quality.
He said, “Ye personal hai. Kabhi nature hai insaan ka ki kuch bol deta hai. Kabhi mood accha hai kabhi kharab hai. Jahan tak mera khayal hai, Jaya ji dil ki bahut saaf lady hai. Ek chiz yaad rakho, jo insaan muh pe bol de na wo saaf rehta hai dil ka. Uske dil mein kina kapat nai hoti aur Jaya ji mein wo chiz hai.”
Jaya Bachchan’s Take on Amitabh-Rekha Rumors
In an interview with People Magazine, Jaya Bachchan dismissed rumours about Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha, stating that if there had been any truth to them, things would have been different. She acknowledged that audiences admired their on-screen chemistry but never let media speculations affect her. She also noted that while their collaboration could create a buzz, it might overshadow their actual work, which is unfortunate.
Rekha’s Open Confession About Her Feelings
In an interview with Simi Garewal, Rekha openly admitted to being in love with Amitabh Bachchan, calling it an obvious fact. She expressed that she had never met anyone who could resist falling for him. She further emphasized that her love for him was immense, saying that even if one gathered all the love in the world and added more, it still wouldn’t match what she felt for him.
Jaya and Amitabh on Romance and Their Relationship
During their appearance on Rendezvous with Simi Garewal over two decades ago, Jaya Bachchan was asked if Amitabh Bachchan was romantic in real life. Without hesitation, she responded that he wasn’t—at least not with her—adding that maybe he would be if he had a girlfriend.
When Simi probed further about their dating days, Jaya revealed that Amitabh was never romantic, and they barely spoke. Amitabh himself chimed in, remarking that he found it a waste of time.
