Amitabh Bachchan shares how his father reacted to Jaya calling him Lambu Ji

Personal Stories

Actor Amitabh Bachchan revealed on a recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati that his wife Jaya Bachchan used to call him 'Lambu Ji' to tease him after their marriage. He shared that his father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, did not like this nickname and asked Jaya to stop using it. Following his father's advice, Jaya stopped calling him by that name.

Show Appearances

During the episode, actor Ranbir Kapoor appeared alongside Sai Pallavi and Ravi Dubey to promote their upcoming film Ramayan, which is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and set to release on November 5. Ranbir shared that he pictures himself and Alia Bhatt like Amitabh and Jaya due to their height difference. Amitabh stated that he is 6 feet 2 inches tall, while Jaya is 5 feet 3 or 4 inches tall.

Film Career

Amitabh and Jaya first met during the film Guddi and fell in love in 1972 during the movie Ek Nazar. They tied the knot on June 3, 1973, and share two children, Abhishek Bachchan and Shweta Bachchan. They have starred together in films such as Zanjeer, Abhimaan, Chupke Chupke, and Sholay.

Context

Television game shows frequently feature guest actors promoting their upcoming theatrical releases while engaging in lighthearted conversations with the host about their personal lives and industry experiences. Such interactions often combine promotional segments for major feature films with nostalgic anecdotes shared by veteran film personalities.