Jaya’s Controversial Moments: A Look Back

Jaya’s comment questioning a paparazzo’s reference to Aishwarya Rai as "Aish" caused a media and online uproar

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Jaya Bachchan’s remarks on housewives sparked debates over gender roles and were seen as dismissive

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On August 9, Vice President Dhankhar told Jaya Bachchan to maintain decorum after she objected to being introduced as "Jaya Amitabh Bachchan"

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In 2006, Jaya Bachchan's comment about traveling in "cattle class" instead of business class sparked backlash for being elitist and questioned her sensitivity

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Jaya Bachchan has often clashed with paparazzi over how they call her and instruct her on posing

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