Jaya Bachchan Disapproves of Being Referred to by Her Husband’s Name Amitabh Bachchan at Rajya Sabha Meeting
Born as Jaya Bhaduri, the actress-politician chose to take her husband Amitabh Bachchan’s name as a suffix after her wedding. However, during a parliament session on July 29, she reacted strongly when addressed by that name by Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh. Keep reading to find out what she said.
Jaya Bachchan doesn’t want to be known by her husband’s name
Mr. Harivash read the politician’s name from a cue in front of him and called her, “Shrimati Jaya Amitabh Bachchan ji, please.” Jaya quickly responded, “Sir, sirf Jaya Bachchan bolte to kaafi hojata (It would’ve been enough to call me Jaya Bachchan).” The man pointed out that he said exactly what her official name was.
Jaya Bachchan continued in Hindi, loosely translated as, “Some new methods have emerged where 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…”
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Internet reacts to Jaya Bachchan objecting to be called out by her husband’s name
Many users praised her bravery and supported her for standing up for herself. One user expressed, “People today are so selective. Had there been any other woman in her place, the comments would have supported her. She is not wrong though. Before she became a ‘Bachchan’ she was a successful actress herself. Indeed, how far we have come.”
However, a majority of Internet users criticized her for raising this issue in the wrong place. A user commented, “How could you say that ‘unki koi uplabdhi nai hai.’ Mrs. Jaya Bachchan should remember that people tolerate her arrogant attitude just because of your husband, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan!”
“This comment section is everything that is wrong with this country,” said a user who was upset trying to discern what’s right and wrong.
Jaya Bachchan has been married to living legend Amitabh Bachchan since 1973 and has two children with him – Abhishek Bachchan and Shweta Bachchan Nanda.
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