During her successful acting career,
Jaya Bachchan
chose to pause her work to focus on raising her children. Despite claims of sacrificing her career for family, she clarified it was her choice in a recent interview, rejecting the ‘
Mother India
‘ label.
During an interview with Times Now, Jaya expressed her discomfort with the portrayal of her decision to quit films as if she was compelled to do so.
She emphasized that it was her personal choice and not a form of martyrdom, rejecting the ‘Mother India’ label attached to her. The veteran actor firmly stated that she cannot be coerced into doing anything against her own wishes.
After a 17-year hiatus, Jaya Bachchan made her comeback to the screen with the 1998 film ‘Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa.’ Since then, she has appeared in numerous notable films including ‘Fiza,’ ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham,’ ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho,’ ‘Ki & Ka,’ and most recently, ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.’
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