• By Ridhi Suri
  • Tue, 30 Jul 2024 08:09 AM (IST)
  • Source:JND
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Bollywood veteran and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan strongly protested when Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh addressed her as 'Shrimati Jaya Amitabh Bachchan.' The Samajwadi Party leader made it clear that she preferred to be recognised by her own name alone. Objecting to being identified by her husband's name, she asserted, "Sir, just Jaya Bachchan would have been sufficient."

When Harivansh called her to speak, Jaya, criticising the practice of calling wife by husband's name, retorted, "Ye jo hain kuch naya tarika hain ki mahilaayen apne pati ke naam se jaani jaye. Unka koi astitva nahi. Unki koi upalabdh hi nahi hain, apne mein aur astitva nahi hain. Ye jo naya shuru hua hain, I just…" (Some new method has emerged that 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…)

Laughing off the comment, Harivansh Narayan Singh, who was presiding over the session, responded, "I merely repeated the full name as it was written here." He attempted to diffuse the situation by acknowledging her numerous achievements.

The incident swiftly garnered attention online, with many lauding Jaya. One fan admired her bravery, while another questioned the inclusion of Amitabh’s name without her approval.

About Jaya Bachchan

Jaya Bachchan, whose career has significantly shaped Bollywood over five decades, began her acting journey in the late 1960s. She quickly gained acclaim with her role in Guddi (1971), which showcased her emerging talent.

Jaya cemented her status as a leading actress with iconic performances in films like Zanjeer (1973), Abhimaan (1973), and Sholay (1975), becoming a beloved figure in Indian cinema. After her marriage to Amitabh Bachchan in 1973, she took a brief hiatus but made a successful return in the 1990s with notable roles in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) and Kal Ho Na Ho (2003).

Jaya’s acting career is adorned with several National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards. Beyond her film career, she has also made a significant impact in politics as a Member of Parliament with the Samajwadi Party, demonstrating her commitment to public service. She was recently seen in Ranveer Singh-Alia Bhatt starrer Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani as Dhanlakshmi.

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