Jaya Bachchan Birthday Special: The Untold Love Story of Bollywood’s Most Iconic Power Couple
Actor-turned-politician Jaya Bachchan is turning 77 today, April 9, 2025. Widely loved for her acting and grace, Jaya married Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan in 1973. The couple has now been together for more than 50 years, making them one of the most admired power couples in the industry. But how did this legendary duo meet and fall in love? Here’s a look at their beautiful journey.
How Jaya and Amitabh Met
Jaya Bachchan first met Amitabh Bachchan on the sets of the 1971 film Guddi. She once revealed in an interview, “I was introduced to him on the sets of Guddi. I was impressed by him and somewhat in awe as he was Harivanshrai Bachchan’s son. I fell in love with him very soon.”
For context, Jaya was born on April 9, 1948, as Jaya Bhaduri. She made her acting debut with Guddi, directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The film also starred Dharmendra and Sumita Sanyal in lead roles.
Love Blossoms on Screen
Amitabh reportedly fell for Jaya while working together on the 1973 film Ek Nazar. The romantic drama explored love, ambition, and sacrifice, featuring a strong supporting cast including Nadira, Tarun Bose, Manmohan, Asit Kumar Sen, and Rashid Khan.
Amitabh once shared on his blog that he planned a trip to London with Jaya to celebrate the success of Zanjeer. However, his father, Harivanshrai Bachchan, reportedly said, “If you want to go on this trip with her, you have to marry her first.” Taking his father’s advice to heart, Amitabh and Jaya tied the knot just a day before the trip—marking the start of one of Bollywood’s most enduring love stories.
Jaya Bachchan’s Impressive Career
Jaya Bachchan’s acting career is filled with memorable performances. She delivered blockbuster hits like Jawani Diwani, Anamika, Abhimaan, Uphaar, Sholay, Chupke Chupke, Bawarchi, and Zanjeer.
Her latest appearance was in Karan Johar’s Rocky Rani Kii Prem Kahani, starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. Fans can next look forward to seeing her in Aap Ke Liye Hum, directed by Revathy S Varma, which also features Raveena Tandon, Mithun Chakraborty, and Ayesha Takia. The release date has not been announced yet.
