Jaya Bachchan on marriage with Amitabh Bachchan: "He does not speak"

Veteran actor Jaya Bachchan is known for speaking plainly, and her latest appearance at the We The Women event with Barkha Dutt was packed with candid moments, humour, and some strong opinions. From her dynamic with Amitabh Bachchan to her views on modern relationships, Jaya didn’t hold back.

Why She Fell for Amitabh Bachchan

Jaya shared that one of the first things that drew her to Amitabh was his sense of discipline. Calling herself a strict mother and someone who values order, she said she admired how calm and composed Amitabh has always been.

According to her, their personalities balance each other. She laughed while imagining life with someone exactly like herself, joking that they’d be living in different cities by now.

She also described Amitabh as someone who rarely voices opinions without purpose. While she speaks freely, he waits for the right time and place, a difference she believes makes their marriage work.

“Delhi Ka Laddoo”: Her Take on Marriage

During the conversation, Jaya compared marriage to the famous phrase Delhi ka laddoo, implying that the experience can be challenging whether one chooses it or avoids it. She explained that relationships don’t always need legal labels to hold meaning. Her comments struck a chord because she wasn’t dismissing marriage altogether, but rather questioning the pressure and expectation surrounding it in society today.

A Grandmother’s Advice: ‘Don’t Get Married’

When the discussion shifted to her granddaughter, Navya Naveli Nanda, Jaya once again sparked conversation. She openly said she doesn’t want Navya to get married, adding that marriage feels outdated for the current generation.

She believes today's children grow up sharper and quicker and that her role as a grandmother isn’t to preach, but to acknowledge how times have changed.

Jaya also made headlines for calling out paparazzi culture during the same event, taking a swipe at their behaviour and fashion choices, another reminder that she’s never afraid to say what she thinks.

With over five decades of marriage behind her and a career filled with iconic roles, Jaya Bachchan continues to remain honest, unapologetic, and refreshingly unpredictable, exactly the way audiences know her.