Veteran Bollywood actress Jaya Bachchan is known for her no-nonsense attitude, especially when dealing with paparazzi at events. Although she has achieved great acclaim in the entertainment industry for her versatile performances, her interactions with the media have sometimes been stern. A recent incident at Hema Malini’s 75th birthday celebration further highlighted this aspect of her personality. Jaya attended the event alongside actress Padmini Kolhapure, where she was seen enjoying herself and even laughing with friends. However, her demeanour took a sharp turn when the paparazzi began instructing her on where to look.
Jaya Bachchan at Hema Malini’s birthday
The video of this incident quickly went viral on social media. In the clip, Jaya appears radiant as she enters the venue with Padmini. She even mentioned that she attended the celebration because of the actress. Jaya posed for photos and engaged in laughter with friends. However, her patience wore thin when the paparazzi attempted to guide her gaze. She could be heard saying, “Itna direction mat dijiye” (Don’t give me so many directions).
Upon the video’s circulation, netizens flooded the social media comments section with criticism. Many found Jaya’s response to be rude, with some questioning her involvement in the industry. They were puzzled by why photographers continued to take her pictures despite her ongoing issues with the media. Some even commented that her attitude was more fitting for a politician than an actress.
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On the professional front, Jaya Bachchan’s most recent appearance was in Karan Johar’s romantic drama, “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.” The film stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt and follows the love story of Rocky Randhawa and Rani Chatterjee, who come from very different family backgrounds. To better understand each other, they devise a plan to spend time with each other’s families. The film also features Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi, and other notable actors in key roles. It was released in theaters on July 28th and is currently available for streaming on Prime Video.