Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Jaya Bachchan's Father Initially Opposed Amitabh Marriage
Jaya Bachchan's father wasn't happy about her getting married to Amitabh Bachchan and thought his family was ruined.
He didn't want his daughter's main goal to be getting married.
Amitabh convinced him to agree to a small wedding.
Amitabh's father didn't allow them to go on a trip before getting married.
Now, after more than 50 years, they're still together and have children.
Jaya Bachchan's father initially opposed her marriage to Amitabh Bachchan.
Jaya's father told Amitabh's father that his family was 'ruined'.
Amitabh Bachchan spoke to Jaya's father, who then agreed to a small wedding.
Amitabh's father didn't allow premarital travel for the couple.
Amitabh Bachchan encouraged Jaya Bachchan to work, but selectively.
- Who
- Jaya Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Jaya's father.
- What
- Jaya Bachchan's father's opposition to her marriage to Amitabh Bachchan, and the details surrounding their wedding.
- When
- Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan married on June 3, 1973.
- Where
- Not explicitly mentioned in article
- Why
- Jaya's father disapproved of the marriage, as he believed it shouldn't be the ultimate goal for his daughters.
Father's Perspective
Cultural Norms
Marriage Importance
Father's Perspective
Marriage as a Negative
Cultural Norms
Celebration of Union
- Celebrity Couple
- Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan
- Wedding Date
- June 3, 1973
- Children
- Shweta and Abhishek Bachchan
- Father's Opposition
- Strong disapproval
