From warning paps not to call Aishwarya Rai by her first name, ignoring Kangana Ranaut at an event to calling Amitabh Bachchan 'unromantic': 5 times Jaya Bachchan made headlines

Jaya Bachchan is renowned for her no-nonsense attitude towards paparazzi, yet she's also showcased her delightful wit on numerous occasions, solidifying her status as the queen of swag. From elegant red carpet appearances to candid moments captured by photographers, Jaya has consistently charmed audiences with her effortless style and quick wit. Here's taking a look at FIVE times the veteran actress grabbed headlines.

At the premiere of the film 'Mera Noor Hai Mashoor' by renowned fashion designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, Jaya Bachchan surprised paparazzi by revealing a new side of herself. Despite her usual aversion to photographers, she happily engaged with them, remarking, "Look at how much I smile." Her reaction to a paparazzo's greeting with 'namaste' was particularly memorable.

Jaya Bachchan has consistently shown her protective nature towards her daughter-in-law, Aishwarya Rai, with notable incidents underscoring her devotion. In 2013, at Subhash Ghai’s party, Jaya and Aishwarya posed together for photographers. However, when one photographer referred to Aishwarya by her first name, prompting her to pose, Jaya swiftly intervened, admonishing the paparazzo.

At the 2022 screening of Sooraj Barjatya’s film 'Uunchai' in Mumbai, Jaya Bachchan attended alongside several other celebrities. In a video, actor Anupam Kher warmly welcomed Jaya, while Queen actress Kangana Ranaut was also present. As Kangana approached Jaya, greeting her as "Hello Jaya ji," Jaya, engrossed in greeting someone else, unintentionally overlooked Kangana. Paparazzi captured this moment of Jaya's unintentional disregard towards Kangana.

Jaya Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan, considered one of Bollywood's power couples, dated briefly before tying the knot in 1973. During an appearance on Simi Garewal's show, Rendezvous with Simi Garewal, Jaya was asked about Amitabh's romantic nature. She revealed that he hadn't been particularly romantic with her, describing him as rather shy. When asked if he had been romantic during their courtship, Jaya mentioned that Amitabh was not very talkative during that time.

Jaya Bachchan's granddaughter, Navya Naveli Nanda, hosts a podcast titled 'What The Hell Navya.' In the first season, Navya engaged in a heartfelt conversation with Jaya Bachchan and Shweta Bachchan about modern love, relationships, and parenting. Jaya encouraged Navya to marry her best friend and expressed her acceptance of Navya getting pregnant out of wedlock.