On Jaya Bachchan's 78th birthday, April 9, Amitabh Bachchan posted a letter on his blog thanking everyone who sent her good wishes. He also described the day as "quiet, with quiet thoughts."
About the post.
Amitabh started his blog by saying, "Greetings..To all that send wishes for Jaya on her birthday, my gratitude from her too replying to all shall not be possible, but do take this as a personal, response..."
He went on to write, "A quiet day and quiet thoughts...sometimes they have more value than a more descriptive one."To everyone, have a day filled with joy and love." Take a peek.Amitabh Bachchan discusses his first meeting with Jaya Bachchan
During an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, Amitabh recalled his first encounter with Jaya Bachchan. During the show, a woman in the audience asked Big B about his relationship with Jaya.
She said, "It is reported that your love affair with Jaya ji began on the set of Zanjeer, and you two married shortly after. Is this true?
Amitabh Bachchan smiled and responded playfully, "This is a parivarik (family) program, so let it be. But, since you asked, let me clarify the air: you are completely wrong.
The Bollywood megastar responded to the question with an unusual anecdote.Big B explained, "Jaya and I were cast for Guddi. I had also planned to shoot for 10 to 12 days. But Hrishikesh da thought I wouldn't be a suitable choice because my film Anand was coming out, and I might not be right for the character. As a result, they received Dharmendra. But Jaya and I met there initially, and I won't explain what happened subsequently.
Hrishikesh Mukherjee directed Guddi, which was released in 1971.