Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan have been married for over 50 years, tying the knot on June 3, 1973. Their intimate wedding took place at Jaya’s home, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey together. However, few know that before marrying Jaya, Amitabh set a condition—she had to be selective about her work.
Amitabh’s Condition for Marriage
Amitabh Bachchan was firm about not wanting his wife to work regular hours after marriage. On her granddaughter Navya Nanda’s podcast, What The Hell Navya, Jaya Bachchan shared that they initially planned to marry in October, expecting her workload to reduce. Amitabh insisted she work selectively, choosing the right projects and people.Earlier, in an interview with Simi Garewal, Jaya shared that Amitabh Bachchan was never romantic and often prioritized other things over her. She jokingly remarked that if he had a girlfriend, she might have been higher on his list. Despite this, she acknowledged his dedication to family, emphasizing their strong bond over the years.
Jaya’s Shift from Films to Family
After their marriage, Amitabh Bachchan continued his journey to superstardom, while Jaya Bachchan became more selective with her films. She devoted most of her time to family, especially after the birth of their children, Shweta Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, prioritizing her role as a wife and mother over her acting career.
Shweta Bachchan is married to Nikhil Nanda, who is related to Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Ranbir Kapoor. Meanwhile, Abhishek Bachchan pursued a career in acting like his father and has been married to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan since 2007.
