I think it’s more about personality clashes. Sharmila seems like a laid back person who rarely interferes with what her kids are doing. Kareena comes off as egotistical to the outside world but she also fawns over Saif completely, so I’m sure that helps tone down any friction at home.
Jaya and Aish both were pretty successful and have an ego to match. Joint families also tend to be very problematic unless there is someone smoothening down all the problems. I’m sure Shweta Bachchan’s reentry into their lives has muddled their lives even more.
But contrary to popular belief, I don’t think Bachchan’s have a bad family life....everyone’s doing their own thing and no one is complaining except for people who have no idea what goes on behind closed doors.
They have not stopped Aish from working or badmouthed her or done regressive stuff that most patriarchal households are known for. So, no idea where that backlash comes from. Was there anything in the news I missed?
Abhishek seems like a supportive husband (I have heard personal stories from not 15 years to now about his polite and gentlemanly behavior) and I think they have a nuclear family (Aish,Jr,Aaradhya) situation inside of the joint family. Keeps everyone happy.
Maybe it’s Aish’s choice to keep them separate from her work life. Who knows?! Socially, everyone from the family seems content with their system.
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