Jaya recalled how she stood by Amitabh during his career setback and how it is important to quietly support loved ones during tough times.”We went through different kinds of failures in different phases of my life. When a man is going through a tough phase, it’s nice to just be there and be quiet for them. It’s nice to be silently standing there and saying, ‘Listen, I am here for you,'” she expressed.
However, her daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda offered a different perspective, suggesting that women should take up a more proactive role in times of distress. “I don’t agree. Sometimes all a man needs is some idea. I would like to play a more proactive role,” She said.
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Earlier, Amitabh had spoken about facing tough time following the failure of his company ventures, compounded by a series of commercial failures and setbacks in his film career. As the debts piled up, Big B found himself grappling with creditors knocking on his door, seeking repayment of outstanding loans.
However, Amitabh refused to succumb to despair and sought avenues to overcome the financial turmoil and rebuild his career. It was during this phase that he received a lifeline in the form of an offer from director Yash Chopra to star in Mohabbatein, which proved to be a critical and commercial success. His foray into television with the iconic game show Kaun Banega Crorepati also helped him reclaiming his status as one of the most celebrated figures in the Indian cinema.