Jaya Bachchan

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Aishwarya, Aaradhya Bachchan corona test results positive

The mayor's statement came a day after Amitabh Bachchan and son Abhishek Bachchan said they had tested positive for COVID-19

12 Jul 2020 2:53 PM

Jaya Bachchan’s way is simply wrong: Revenge is not justice

Evidence shows that rape breathes and thrives in the acid air of patriarchy.

11 Dec 2019 1:16 AM

SP MP Jaya Bachchan during the Winter Session of Parliament in New Delhi on Monday. (Photo: PRITAM BANDYOPADHYAY)

Lynch all rapists in public, Jaya Bachchan tells House

Demands naming and shaming of those who fail to protect women, children from horrific assaults.

03 Dec 2019 1:28 AM

“The accused in the rape cases should be named and shamed. These kind of people should be brought out in public and lynched,” she added. (Photo: File)

Rapists should lynched in public: Jaya Bachchan on Hyd vet's rape, murder

She also questioned the government on what they were doing to tackle the rising crime against women.

02 Dec 2019 12:09 PM

Saand Ki Aankh: At least cast us for parts that suit our age, says Neena Gupta

The 60-year-old actor will next be seen in 'Shubh Mangal Zyaada Saavdhaan'.

25 Sep 2019 9:45 AM

The first Parliamentary Session of the 17th Lok Sabha which commenced on June 17 will culminate on July 26. (Photo: ANI)

MPs from Congress, SP give Zero Hour notices in Rajya Sabha

SP lawmaker Jaya Bachchan gave Zero Hour notice in Rajya Sabha in connection with the safety of women and children.

03 Jul 2019 10:04 AM

The actor-turned-politician also appealed to voters to come out in large numbers and vote in the ongoing polls. (Photo: File)

'Person responsible for safeguarding is creating chaos': Jaya Bachchan slams PM

Bachchan, who was in the city to campaign for Lucknow SP candidate Poonam Sinha, appealed to public to 'wholeheartedly welcome' new entrant.

01 May 2019 8:53 AM

Need to make films, plays for children: Gulzar

Shilpa is a well known illustrator and designer who has illustrated almost all the children’s books written by Gulzar.

16 Jan 2019 12:16 AM

Dressing up to the occasion

Out of all wedding faux pas, upstaging the bride is most condemned. We speak to celebrity stylists for fashion dos and don’ts at weddings.

17 Dec 2018 12:00 AM

Paps, back off

“Maaf kardo, ho gaya (I’m sorry, I’m done),” she said, rather sternly, before walking away and leaving the photographers taken aback.

25 Aug 2018 1:08 AM

Karan Johar upsets the Mangeshkars

The offending scene involves the character’s vibrator getting activated as Lataji’s iconic song plays in the background.

24 Jun 2018 1:36 AM

The Samajwadi Party had planned a function at the party headquarters in Lucknow to celebrate the victory of its candidate Jaya Bachchan. (Photo: PTI/File)

SP sends solidarity signal, cancels victory celebration after BSP's RS loss

The BSP too has given indications that it remains positive about the new-found understanding between the two parties.

24 Mar 2018 7:05 PM

Uttar Pradesh sends 31 MPs to the 245-member Rajya Sabha, and the BJP, which won a massive victory in the 2017 Assembly elections, is yet to get a lion's share of these. (Photo: PTI)

Sulking ally hides its cards? In UP RS polls, BJP 9th nominee win uncertain

While the BJP has numbers to send its 8 candidates to the Upper House, its ally, SBSP, holds key to the fate of its 9th nominee.

18 Mar 2018 3:01 PM

Jaya Bachchan, who has recently filed her nomination as an SP candidate for the Rajya Sabha polls, declared movable and immovable assets worth Rs 493 crore in her affidavit to the Election Commission. (Photo: File)

With Rs 1,000 crore of declared assets, Jaya Bachchan may be richest MP

Jaya Bachchan's declared immovable and movable assets along with those of her husband's are Rs 460 crore and Rs 540 crore respectively.

14 Mar 2018 1:34 PM

Jaya Bachchan speaks about Amitabh's health.

He is doing fine, says Jaya Bachchan on Amitabh's health

Amitabh Bachchan has been shooting at odd hours and staying up late for shoot of his next film ‘Thugs Of Hindostan’.

14 Mar 2018 12:23 PM

Naresh Agrawal regrets sexist remark on Jaya Bachchan

Union food processing minister Badal said the comments were not just sad but also reflected a certain mindset.

14 Mar 2018 1:55 AM

Senior Samajwadi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Agarwal being welcomed by Union minister Piyush Goyal as he joins BJP. (Photo: PTI)

Naresh Agrawal 'regrets' remark on Jaya Bachchan after Sushma's rap

Agrawal’s comment deeply embarrassed the BJP; Sushma Swaraj and Smriti Irani condemned his derogatory remarks.

13 Mar 2018 11:55 AM

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will first address the Rajya Sabha at 11 am and the Lok Sabha at 12 noon. (Photo: PTI)

Naresh Agarwal joins BJP after SP gives RS ticket to Jaya Bachchan

However, with Mr Agarwal’s son Nitin, SP’s MLA from Hardoi, also joining the saffron fold, it could be bad news for BSP supremo Mayawati.

13 Mar 2018 1:51 AM

'Shri Naresh Agarwal has joined Bhartiya Janata Party. He is welcome. However, his comments regarding Jaya Bachhan ji are improper and unacceptable,' Swaraj tweeted. (Photo: File | PTI)

Sushma slams Naresh Agrawal's comment on Jaya Bachchan

Naresh Agrawal said that he was humiliated by the SP as he lost the Rajya Sabha election ticket to Jaya Bachchan.

12 Mar 2018 9:01 PM

The fact that Ms Bachchan has been chosen over stalwarts like Naresh Agarwal and Kiranmoy Nanda has also led to dissent.

Reporters’ Diary: Jaya in RS, dissent in SP

BJP stalwart and Union tribal affairs minister Jual Oram has an inimitable style.

12 Mar 2018 12:41 AM

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