When Jaya Bachchan Said Aishwarya Rai Is 'Not Her Daughter': 'I Am Sure Her Mother Must Have....'

Jaya Bachchan once emphasized that, as a mother-in-law, it wasn’t her role to be strict, suggesting that this was more the responsibility of Aishwarya’s own mother.

Jaya Bachchan's candid remarks about her daughter-in-law, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, often make headlines, and a resurfaced interview that's currently trending on Reddit is no exception. When asked whether she was strict with Aishwarya after her marriage to Abhishek Bachchan, Jaya didn't hold back. She emphasized that, as a mother-in-law, it wasn’t her role to be strict, suggesting that this was more the responsibility of Aishwarya’s own mother.

When Jaya Bachchan talked about Aishwarya Rai

Jaya Bachchan once emphasized that, as a mother-in-law, it wasn’t her role to be strict, suggesting that this was more the responsibility of Aishwarya’s own mother.

“There’s a difference between a daughter and a daughter-in-law, you know," Jaya explained. "I don’t know why, but you don’t feel the need to show the same level of respect to your parents. As a daughter, you take your parents for granted. But with your in-laws, you can’t do that.”

She also noted that the dynamics of the relationship could change over time, adding, “And later on, things change—because today, I feel more like a Bachchan than a Bhaduri.”

Jaya admitted to being a “very strict” parent to her children, Abhishek and Shweta Bachchan. However, when asked if she was equally strict with Aishwarya, she dismissed the idea, saying, “Strict? She’s not my daughter! She’s my daughter-in-law. Why should I be strict with her? I’m sure her mother has taken care of that.”

 

About Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai's relationship

Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, who married in 2007 and welcomed their daughter Aaradhya in 2011, generally keep their relationship private, only sharing glimpses on social media during special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. However, Aishwarya’s recent solo appearance on the red carpet at the Ambani wedding, while Abhishek mingled with his father Amitabh Bachchan, sister Shweta, and niece Navya Naveli Nanda, sparked rumors.

Speaking about the relationship between Aishwarya and Jaya Bachchan, Abhishek once shared on 'Koffee With Karan', “What works is that Maa and her [Aishwarya] are very close. They talk about everything. When a woman first comes to her husband’s house, she naturally feels a bit out of place. I think the only person who can truly fill that void is her mother-in-law.”