Published 16:01 IST, October 21st 2019
Amitabh Bachchan's best on-screen moments with Jaya Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan tied the knot on June 3, 1973. They have two children and three grandchildren. Here are some moments of their movies
Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan have been married for 46 years now. The two have been each other’s rocks through all the happy and sad moments in life. The two are known for their dedication towards each other. They were successful in winning the hearts of the audience with their love and attachment to each other. Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan have done many movies together and have shared many memorable scenes.
Some of their most memorable movies together are as follows:
Abhimaan
The two actors shared the screen in the 1973 movie Abhimaan. This real-life couple played the role of husband and wife. Amitabh played the role of Subir Kumar who encourages his wife Uma (Jaya) to become a professional singer. The story traces the journey of the two characters through the struggle and fame of show business. The chemistry between the two send sparks all around in the song Teri Bindiya Re.
Silsila
The movie Silsila was a 1981 blockbuster movie. The movie was directed by Yash Chopra. The movie starred Amitabh and Jaya along with Shashi Kapoor and Rekha. While Amitabh and Jaya played a married couple, Amitabh’s character has an extramarital affair with Rekha's character. Towards the end of the movie, Amitabh returns to Jaya (Shobha).
Sholay
The iconic movie Sholay was released in 1975. The movie stars Jaya and Amitabh along with Dharmendra and Hema Malini. One of the most famous scenes from the movie is when Jaya’s character Radha turns off the lamps on the balcony while Jai (Amitabh) plays the harmonica as he sits at the door looking at her.
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
The movie Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham is a multi-starer movie that released in 2001. In the movie, Amitabh and Jaya play the parents of Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan. A scene with the two shows Amitabh trying to wear a tie. Jaya then pulls a stool, stands on top of it and ties it for him. This scene is adorable and romantic at the same time.
Jaya and Amitabh have two children, Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Abhishek Bachchan. Shweta is a former model, journalist, and author. Abhishek joined the Bollywood film industry in 2000. Jaya and Amitabh are grandparents to two girls and a boy.
Updated 20:37 IST, October 21st 2019