On Monday, Jaya Bachchan sought clarification from Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar about the meaning behind the middle name, which caused a stir in the upper house. Published: August 6, 2024 2:18 PM IST By Edited by The Rajya Sabha members on August 5 witnessed a heated moment from Samajwadi Party MP, . In a humorous exchange, she teased upper house chairman over the importance of the middle name in her complete official name, ‘Jaya Amitabh Bachchan.
’ Leveraging on this, Jaya amusingly hinted that the ‘unmarried’ Union Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar, might want to consider appending ‘his future wife’s name to his. What Exactly Happened Between Jaya Bachchan and Jagdeep Dhankar? The light-hearted exchange began when Jaya Bachchan, on July 29, expressed her concerns following a mention of her name in official documents by Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh. The veteran actor said, “This something new that women will be recognised by the name of their husbands (sic).
” Chairman Dhankhar, directed the Samajwadi Party MP to raise her subsequent question during Monday’s question hour with Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, responsible for Housing and Urban Affairs. Intriguingly, he referred to her by her formal, official name. Jaya asked, “Sir, aapko Amitabh ka matlab pata hai na (Sir, do you know the meaning of Amitabh?) (sic).
” Dhankhar, who had earlier explained how a member can change their name, articulated the same thoughts again. The Rajya Sabha chairman said, “Ma’am aap badal dijiye, main badalwa dunga (Ma’am, you change it, I will get it changed). There is a procedure to change the name that you have submitted for your election certificate.
I made use of the provision myself in 1989, and it is available for all the members. Please change it officially then (sic).” The veteran actor from the iconic film, Sholay, openly effused her admiration and pride for her spouse, Amitabh Bachchan and his remarkable success journey.
She said, “No sir, I am very proud, I am very proud of my name and my husband and his achievements. It signifies abha, jo mit nahi sakti (the shine that cannot be wiped away). Don’t worry, this drama you have started new, this was not there earlier (sic).
” Chair se aapka naam wahi liya jaega jo aapne likhwaya hai. Aap Jaya Amitabh Bachchan likhwaoge to wo liya jaega aap “Sansad” likhwaoge to waisa jaega..
!! — Mayur Mogre (@MayurMogre2) Jaya Bachchan suggested that Khattar should traditionally put his wife’s name ahead of his own. Taking this lightly, Dhankhar shared a laugh, revealing he sometimes playfully refers to himself as “Sudeshpati”, highlighting his wife, Mrs. Sudesh.
On July 29, Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan took the stage, showing discontent when Harivansh addressed her as ‘Jaya Amitabh Bachchan.’ Her refusal emphasised her individuality and seemed to subtly question the societal norm that a woman is often known by her husband’s name, erasing her own identity and accomplishments. Jaya Bachchan has a remarkable image in the field of entertainment and politics, walked down the aisle with the iconic Amitabh Bachchan on June 3, 1973.
The couple has two children, Shweta Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan. Jaya and Amitabha have done various films, including Zanjeer, Sholay, Abhimaan, Mili, Chupke Chupke, Silsila, and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Subsequent to her political entrance in 2004, she’s been quite involved in championing for women’s rights and various societal concerns.
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