At the prayer tribute for the late Manoj Kumar in Mumbai, a video of Jaya Bachchan's interaction with an elderly woman went viral, sparking reactions on social media. The veteran actor appeared miffed when the fan requested a photo.
Jaya Bachchan miffed at senior fan during Manoj Kumar's prayer meet.
New Delhi,UPDATED: Apr 7, 2025 11:29 IST
Jaya Bachchan, along with several other members of the Bollywood fraternity, attended the prayer meet held for the late Manoj Kumar on Sunday. However, an unexpected moment stole the spotlight—an interaction between Bachchan and a senior fan who attempted to take photos with the veteran actor. Bachchan appeared visibly upset as she confronted the woman, a moment captured by many and now widely circulating on the internet.
A video circulating on Instagram captures a tense moment involving Jaya Bachchan during a memorial gathering. As she stood at the venue, engaging in a conversation with other women, an elderly woman dressed in a green saree gently tapped her shoulder. What may have seemed like a friendly gesture didn’t sit well with the actor.
Visibly startled, Jaya turned, held the woman's arm, and moved her aside rather abruptly. She then glanced at a man—likely the woman’s companion—who was recording the moment on his phone. Clearly displeased, Jaya appeared to say something stern before walking away. The footage quickly made waves online, sparking mixed reactions from netizens.
Watch the video here:
The actor's reaction has once again sparked discussions online. While a section of users criticised Jaya Bachchan, others backed her, making a statement that it was impolite of the couple to request photos.
One of the users wrote, "People know she has no manners still want pictures with her. One should ignore her totally she forgot that the lavish life they are living from past so many years are only because of there followers (sic)." Another comment read, "She needs to go to school again and learn manners (sic)."
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Manoj Kumar died on Friday morning due to heart-related ailments at Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.
The prayer meet saw several prominent Bollywood names in attendance, including Aamir Khan, Farhan Akhtar, Rakesh Roshan, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Esha Deol, Krishika Lulla, and singer Sonu Nigam.
Manoj Kumar, best known for his legendary roles in patriotic films like Shaheed, Upkar, Purab Aur Paschim, and Roti, Kapda Aur Makaan, was cremated with full state honours and a three-gun salute. He is survived by his wife, Shashi, and their two sons.
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Apr 7, 2025
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