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Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
When Harivansh Rai Bachchan went to ‘congratulate' Jaya Bachchan's father after her wedding with Amitabh Bachchan- but he replied, ‘my family is utterly ruined'
Jaya Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan 's wedding is one of Bollywood's most famous love stories. But it wasn't all smooth sailing. Before they tied the knot on 3 June 1973, Jaya's father was strongly against the marriage. In fact, he told Big B's father that his family was 'ruined' because of it. Here's how their journey to marriage unfolded despite family opposition. A harsh reaction to the wedding Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Amitabh's father and a famous poet, shared a shocking moment from the wedding day in his autobiography In the Afternoon of Time. As quoted by News 18, he said, 'Before we left, I embraced the father of my new daughter-in-law and congratulated him on getting a son-in-law like Amit, expecting him to say the same in respect of Jaya. But he said, 'My family is utterly ruined.'' Strict rules before marriage Even before the wedding, there were clear limits set by Amitabh's father. Earlier Jaya spoke about this on the podcast What The Hell Navya. She said, 'He called me and said, 'My parents are saying you can't go for a holiday with Jaya. If you want to go for a holiday with her, you marry her.' We were planning to get married in October, but we preponed it to June.' Amitabh's support for Jaya's work Despite the old-fashioned rules, Amitabh encouraged Jaya to continue her acting career. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Secret Lives of the Romanovs — the Last Rulers of Imperial Russia! Learn More Undo She said, 'I definitely don't want a wife who will be 9-5. Please work. You must work but not every day.' He wanted Jaya to follow her passion but also balance her work and personal life. Jaya's father's dreams for her Jaya also further revealed why her father was so against the marriage. He believed that marriage should not be the only goal for his daughters. She quoted him saying, 'I have not brought you into this world to just educate yourself, get married and settle down and have children. I want you all to do something in life.' A marriage that stood the test of time More than 52 years later, Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan remain one of Bollywood's strongest couples. They have two children, Shweta and Abhishek Bachchan , and their marriage is admired for its love and resilience. Today, they are also doting grandparents to Shweta's children, Agastya Nanda and Navya Nanda, and Abhishek's daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan .
News18
3 days ago
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- News18
Jaya Bachchan's Father Opposed Her Marriage To Amitabh Bachchan: ‘My Family Is Ruined'
Last Updated: Despite the initial resistance, Amitabh personally spoke to Jaya's father, who agreed to a small wedding that included his parents. Jaya Bachchan's marriage to Amitabh Bachchan on June 3, 1973, is celebrated as one of Bollywood's iconic unions. But the path to their wedding was marked by family resistance, especially from Jaya's father, who openly opposed the marriage and even told Amitabh's father, poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, that his family was 'ruined' after the wedding. Jaya Bachchan's Father's Shocking Reaction Harivansh Rai Bachchan recounted the moment in his autobiography In the Afternoon of Time, revealing the tension during the wedding day. 'Before we left, I embraced the father of my new daughter-in-law and congratulated him on getting a son-in-law like Amit, expecting him to say the same in respect of Jaya. But he said, 'My family is utterly ruined,'" he wrote. This stark reaction came despite the couple's deep affection and commitment to each other. Jaya Bachchan later shared more about the hurdles before their marriage on the podcast What The Hell Navya. She revealed that Amitabh's father had strict conditions about their relationship, refusing to allow the couple to go on a trip together before marriage. Jaya Bachchan And Amitabh Bachchan Marriage 'He called me and said, 'My parents are saying you can't go for a holiday with Jaya. If you want to go for a holiday with her, you marry her.' We were planning to get married in October, but we preponed it to June," Jaya said. Amitabh Bachchan also valued Jaya's career, encouraging her to keep working but to choose projects carefully. 'I definitely don't want a wife who will be 9-5. Please work. You must work but not every day," Jaya recalled him saying. Her father's disapproval stemmed from his belief that marriage should not be the end goal for his daughters. 'I have not brought you into this world to just educate yourself, get married and settle down and have children. I want you all to do something in life," Jaya quoted her father saying. Despite the initial resistance, Amitabh personally spoke to Jaya's father, who agreed to a small wedding that included his parents. Over 52 years later, Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan's marriage remains a pillar of strength, and they share two children — Shweta and Abhishek Bachchan. First Published: August 12, 2025, 05:24 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
