10 Facts About Amitabh Bachchan - Jaya Bachchan Marriage, 47 Years Together - Surviving Infidelity

Kapanlagi.com - Marriage Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan has endured and become an example. Today, Wednesday, (3/6) this couple, who have been blessed with two children, celebrate their 47th wedding anniversary.

Jaya and Big B's love journey was not easy and smooth. Their 47-year journey together has been filled with storms, but they managed to overcome them and survive until now.

1. First Meeting

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Jaya Bachchan's first meeting with Amitabh Bachchan took place in the early 1970s. At that time, they both attended the Pune Film Institute event, with Big B accompanying director K.Abbas.

When they met, Jaya was already famous as an actress while Big B was just starting his career in Bollywood. This first meeting didn't make them fall in love with each other, but Big B's strong personality caught Jaya's attention.

2. Jaya Admits Falling in Love First

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In their second meeting, they were introduced by a director who would pair Big B and Jaya in the film GUDDI. Here, Jaya admitted falling in love with Big B.

"I was fascinated by him and amazed by the fact that he was the son of Harivanshrai Bachchan. I felt he was different even though many people laughed when I said that. I expressed my feelings and said that he would become a great person. Although at that time I already knew he was not an ordinary actor. I fell in love with him quickly," said Jaya.

But this project didn't make Amitabh Bachchan fall in love with Jaya. Those feelings only emerged after they worked together in the film EK NAZAR, and Big B expressed his feelings to Jaya.

3. Nikah Karena Amitabh Bachchan Wants to go to London

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From EK NAZAR, Amitabh Bachchan is paired again with Jaya Bachchan in the film ZANZEER. Their relationship becomes more intense and Big B wants to take Jaya to London if their film is successful.

Apparently, the film ZANZEER really hits and Big B says goodbye to his parents to go on vacation to London with Jaya and some other friends. However, this plan is opposed by Big B's family.

"Today, 47 years ago, June 3, 1973. I decided that if ZANZEER is successful, I will go to London for the first time with some friends. My father asked, who will go with me? When I said who, he said I had to marry her before leaving, otherwise I couldn't go. So, I obeyed," wrote Big B.

Big B then proposed to Jaya Bachchan and was immediately accepted. After that, he met Jaya's parents and received their blessing and immediately set the wedding date.

This couple got married on the same day as their departure date to London. They held a simple event attended only by close family, then flew to England.

4. First Pregnancy While Filming

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Shortly after they got married, Jaya Bachchan became pregnant with their first child. At that time, she was filming the movie SHOLAY which was taking place in unfavorable weather conditions.

Knowing that Jaya was pregnant, the entire crew and cast of GUDDI took care of her. Despite admitting the difficulties of filming outdoors, Jaya managed to get through it.

5. Jaya Bachchan Chooses to Step Back from the Film Industry

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After giving birth to their second child, Jaya made a big decision. She chose to step back from the film industry to raise their two children, Shweta Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan.

Many opposed Jaya's decision because she chose this path while at the peak of her career. However, Jaya remained firm in her stance and no longer accepted film offers in order to become a homemaker.

6. Amitabh Bachchan's Affair with Rekha

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But after Jaya decided to quit the film industry, a storm hit their marriage with Big B. Three years after their marriage, Big B met Rekha.

Not only romantic in the films they starred in, Big B was rumored to have secretly married Rekha. Initially just a rumor, but then the public was shocked when Rekha showed sindoor on her forehead.

Sindoor, also known as a red mark on the forehead, is proof that a woman is married. At that time, the only person close to Rekha was Big B, so rumors of their marriage were widely discussed. But they chose to keep quiet and shortly after that, Rekha removed the sindoor from her forehead.

7. The Cold War between Jaya Bachchan and Rekha

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The news of Big B's affair with Rekha was certainly heard by Jaya. However, even though she knew about her husband's relationship with another actress, Jaya stayed strong.

"I believe in my husband and I know what this industry is like. I have never been afraid or doubted what he does," said Jaya.

She maintained her marriage and refused to listen to others. But Jaya didn't just forgive Rekha, they had a cold war for decades and only recently started greeting each other again.

8. Another Affair of Amitabh Bachchan

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Although the affair with Rekha is the most talked-about news in public, Big B's infidelity does not stop there. In addition to having an illicit relationship with Rekha, Big B has also been rumored to have affairs with Zeenat Aman, Parveen Babi, and many others.

Jaya never responded to all the rumors about her husband's affairs dramatically. She did not comment to the media or the public, and continued to show romance with Big B.

9. Big B Admits His Marriage is Not Easy

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Marriage is not an easy thing, as Big B also feels. With many trials they have gone through, Big B admits that his marriage is also full of challenges. Especially when he was accused of being the one who made Jaya lose her career in the film industry.

"All marriages are challenging, including mine. One thing I admire and greatly respect Jaya for is that she chose to prioritize family over films. That was her decision, not mine," said Big B.

10. 47 Years of Endurance

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Many storms have hit, Big B has made mistakes repeatedly and Jaya is not a perfect person either. However, this couple has managed to get through it well.

When Big B was unfaithful, Jaya kept her mouth shut from the public. When Jaya Bachchan was attacked by the public due to her often sharp comments and her willingness to fight against journalists, Big B became a protector for his beloved wife.

Today, they are celebrating their 47th wedding anniversary. It's not a short time, but they have managed to endure. Happy anniversary!

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