Veteran actress, Jaya Bachchan is often known for sharing her unflitered opinions. However, this time her thoughts were not appreciated by the netizens. The actress recently took the stage with Indian TV and criticised the title of Toilet: Ek Prem Katha.
Jaya Bachchan gets trolled for her comment on Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
Jaya Bachchan has been facing heat from netizens because of her comment on Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. For the unversed, the actress sat for a conversation with Indian TV, where she criticised the title of Akshay Kumar’s 2017 hit film. She even asked the audience if they would watch a movie with such a title and even called it a ‘flop film’. However, the comment did not sit well with the netizens, and they hit back at the actress for the same.
Jaya Bachchan’s comment was shared by several Instagram pages, including Viral Bhayani, and soon users chimed in to share their views on it. A user wrote, “Inka attitude alag level ka hai. Another penned, “Aap kyu dekhne jaogi aapka hi to main role tha usme.” A comment read, “Obviously, she is allergic to social issues. Living in her mansion must make it hard for her to connect with real issues the country is facing.” An Instagram user said, “What can one expect from this lady..” A comment stated:
“Democratic and constitutional rights, your money, your choice. If you don’t want to go, it’s your choice, and at the same time, keep your opinions to yourself; it’s simple logic. There will always be a difference in thinking and opinions due to the generation gap.”
Jaya Bachchan’s comment on Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
In a conversation with Indian TV, Jaya Bachchan brought up the film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. The film, which was based on the scarcity of basic sanitation facilities, was showered with immense love by the audience. So, Jaya’s comment against the film ignited a wildfire. The actress took to the stage and, while talking about movies with social messages, cited the name of the film. She asked how someone could watch a movie with such a name. She added that she would never go and watch the film. She was quoted as saying:
“Abhi aap naam bhi dekhiye toh main aisi picturein khud kabhi na dekhne jau. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, yeh koi naam hai? Yeh koi title hai? Please bataiye aap logo me se kitne log iss tarah ki title wali film dekhne jayenge.”
About Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
Toilet: Ek Prem Katha is a comedy-drama film which was released in 2017. Directed by Shree Narayan Singh, the film starred Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar in lead roles. The film emphasizes the eradication of open defecation and the importance of toilets, especially in rural areas. The film was immensely appreciated by the audience and the critics as well. The film was not only a commercial success domestically but globally, too. The film received three nominations at the Filmfare Awards, including Best Film, Best Director for Narayan Singh and Best Actor for Akshay.
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