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Amitabh Bachchan on Pretending to Understand Jaya Bachchan’s Bengali Conversations

Aastha Tyagi2 years ago2 years ago958 mins

Amitabh Bachchan on Faking to Understand Bengali Dialogues of Wife Jaya Bachchan Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, known for his humour and candid anecdotes, had a light moment on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati recently. In a forthcoming episode, Amitabh revealed that he pretends to understand Bengali when wife Jaya Bachchan speaks it, despite having a shallow grasp of Bengali.

Bengali in Early Days by Amitabh Bachchan

Thereafter, Amitabh Bachchan could relate it to when his Bengali career as far as early days was involved relating the contestant Saurav Choudhary who also hailed from Kolkata, wherein Amitabh had once opted to join a Bengali Classes.

He worked in this Office of Bengal Chamber of Commerce opposite and used to share an accommodation over at Dalhousie where employees could opt and take Bengali Classes by learning it. For three months in – term course, three months in all, ending at its peak with an examination; he paid ₹3000. Much more than his pittance salary of ₹ 500. Amitabh cracked up thinking how he spent the ₹ 3000 in three days and so returned practicing his Bengali with friends over formal classes. He came out successful in the final examinations still.

But Amitabh admitted, he forgot to recall Bengali in just a short period. Now he claims he merely remembers two sentences: Besi jane na, ektu ektu jaane (I do not know much, only a little bit).

Fun Incident with Jaya Bachchan

Amitabh recounts a recent hilarious story of his wife Jaya when she was shooting a film in Goa. He recounts that there have been many instances where Jaya has to converse with someone quietly when there are other people around, and to avoid attention, she turns to Bengali. He also attempts to keep up with her but does so sometimes with complete ignorance.

Amitabh Recalls

“Jaya was shooting in Goa, and she called me, which rarely happens as we usually text. I got anxious, wondering why she was calling. She began speaking in Bengali because there were people around, and I couldn’t understand a word. I just kept saying ‘ha ha’ until I eventually confessed that I didn’t understand anything.”

The candid confession left the audience in splits and brought out the playful side of the couple.

A Love Story Over Half a Century

Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan’s love story is a tribute to resilient love and companionship. Having been groomed back in 1973, the duo has rung in 51 years together. They have been proud parents of Abhishek Bachchan, who is a leading actor of Bollywood, and Shweta Bachchan Nanda, a renowned face and a writing personality in the field of fashion.

Their chemistry on-screen is as iconic as the chemistry in real life. The duo has done several Bollywood classics together, such as:

Bansi Birju

Zanjeer

Abhimaan

Mili

Sholay

Silsila

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

These films not only prove their acting caliber but also reveal their undeniable chemistry, thus placing them in the special space of fans’ hearts.

Amitabh Bachchan: A Legend on and Off Screen

Besides the cinematic legends built around him, Kaun Banega Crorepati has made Amitabh Bachchan the darling of millions. The stories, wisdom, and humour of the quiz master continue to make the quiz show a must-watch. His anecdote about Jaya Bachchan adds to the treasure trove of memorable moments shared on the show.

Fans have always admired Amitabh for humility and openness with regards to his personal life, which makes him relatable to people despite his larger-than-life persona.

Bengali Influence in Amitabh’s Life

Amitabh’s bonds to Bengal extend beyond his professional and personal lives. He is often cited to be enamoured by the Bengali culture, language, and cuisine. The megastar who took off from Kolkata would very often mention his affinity to the city and its cultural extravaganza. No wonder then that the bond Amitabh had with the language and tradition must have been strengthened by his wife Jaya Bachchan, who is a Bengali herself.

A Sweet Glimpse into a Legendary Bond

Amitabh Bachchan’s light-hearted anecdotes about life with Jaya continue to charm hearts. His humour, self-deprecating charm, and readiness to share personal stories have made him a darling figure both on and off screen.

Yet this revelation reminds of again the playfulness of camaraderie that kept their relationship going for decades and proved even biggest stars can find fun in simple, everyday moments of love and laughter.

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