Jaya Bachchan: Amitabh Was A 'Danger' Early On

Jaya Bachchan has shared insights into her early relationship with Amitabh Bachchan, noting that understanding him was not always easy. She described him as an "introverted and hypersensitive" boyfriend, once recalling feeling "danger" upon their first meeting due to his powerful influence. Jaya explained that while he didn't order her around, she found herself wanting to please him, a desire that didn't come naturally to her.

Their relationship evolved gradually, with Jaya sensing Amitabh's interest but often unsure of his intentions due to his reserved nature. He never officially proposed, yet expressed affection through actions like driving five hours to her convocation. The couple married in 1973 shortly before Amitabh's career took off with the film Zanjeer, a decision influenced by their parents.

Jaya and Amitabh have been married for over five decades and have two children, Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Abhishek Bachchan, along with three grandchildren. Their enduring relationship began with gradual understanding and mutual influence rather than conventional courtship.