Govinda’s wife, Sunita Ahuja, has spoken in support of veteran actor Jaya Bachchan. This comes after Jaya faced criticism for her comments on paparazzi culture in India. Her remarks at a Mumbai event recently sparked a heated debate about how celebrities and photographers interact.
In her latest vlog, Sunita answered questions from her fans. One fan asked why she often has fun with the paparazzi and even gives them sweets, while Jaya Bachchan has been harsh with them.
Sunita Ahuja Justifies Jaya Bachchan’s Actions
Sunita defended Jaya and said in Hindi, “Look, everyone has their own thoughts and thinking. Jaya ma’am must be getting irritated. I can’t say anything about her. She is very big. She must not like it. So, if she doesn’t like it, then paparazzi shouldn’t do it.”
She added, “I have a lot of fun with everyone. I feel like I should get up in the morning and start having fun because there is nothing in life. There is only one life. It is very difficult to get a human life. You should live your life with a smile. There is no point in fighting. In the end, we all have to go up. So, live your life with a smile. If Jaya ji doesn’t like it, then I can’t say anything about her. I love Jaya ji a lot, and I will always love her.”
What Jaya Bachchan Said About Paps
Jaya Bachchan made her remarks at the We The Women event in Mumbai last month. She criticised modern paparazzi culture and said her relationship with the paparazzi is zero. She highlighted the difference between trained journalists and untrained people with cameras. Jaya even compared some photographers to “rats” (chuha), criticising their behaviour, attire and sense of entitlement.
The actor also questioned today’s celebrity culture, pointing out stars who call photographers at the airport just for social media pictures. She said she does not mind being called the most HATED person online and emphasised that people can have opinions, but she has the right to hers.
Her comments drew strong reactions from paparazzi groups and photographers like Varinder Chawla and Manav Manglani. They called her statements “classist” and “elitist” and suggested a boycott of the Bachchan family. They argued that their work is important for the industry, noting that they regularly cover Amitabh Bachchan’s fan events and are expected to promote Jaya’s grandson Agastya Nanda’s film Ikkis.
Jaya has long expressed her discomfort with invasive photography. She has often confronted photographers at events and criticised their behaviour. Over the years, this has drawn both support and criticism online.
