# Jaya Bachchan Fires Back: "Amitji Was Banned for 15 Years—Did It Hurt His Career?" In a bold rebuttal that's sparking debates across Bollywood, **Jaya Bachchan** has shut down rumors that her infamous paparazzi feuds could derail her grandson **Agastya Nanda**'s rising career, drawing a powerful parallel to husband **Amitabh Bachchan**'s own media ban.[3] The veteran actress, known for her unfiltered takes on everything from films like *Guddi* and *Sholay* to her zero-tolerance for intrusive cameras, recently addressed the backlash head-on.[3] It all ignited at the 'We The Women' event with journalist Barkha Dutt, where Jaya called out paparazzi for their "gandi pant" (dirty pants) appearance, lack of training, and unsolicited comments while chasing celebrities.[1][2][4] Prominent photographers like Varinder Chawla, Pallav Paliwal, Manav Manglani, and Viral Bhayani hit back hard, threatening a boycott of the Bachchan family—including skipping coverage of Amitabh's fan meets and Agastya's debut film *Ikkis*, which hit theaters in January.[1][2][4][5] But Jaya isn't backing down. Quashing claims that her media spats could harm Agastya, she pointed to Amitabh's past: "At the peak of his stardom, Amitji was banned by the press for almost 15 years. Did that affect his career?"[3] She emphasized Agastya's independence, saying he'll forge his own press relationship, unrelated to hers. Previously, she praised his determination: "Agastya is a fast learner... That child is determined to forge his own path."[3]
*Image: Intense paparazzi moments at a Bollywood event (Unsplash free stock photo)*
Citations
1.https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/jaya-bachchan-in-trouble-after-she-makes-gandi-pant-remark-for-photographers-71981
2.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/paparazzi-hit-back-at-jaya-bachchans-gandi-pant-remark-inki-family-ko-boycott-karte-hain-9749099
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/jaya-bachchan-quashes-claims-that-her-feud-with-the-paparazzi-will-affect-grandson-agastya-nandas-career-amitjee-was-banned-for-15-years/articleshow/128774982.cms
4.https://odishatv.in/entertainment/paparazzi-to-boycott-jaya-bachchan-after-her-remarks-agastya-nandas-ikkis-promotions-without-paps-10879461
5.https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/jaya-bachchan-vs-paparazzi-how-years-of-strict-stances-led-to-this-explosive-moment-1503522614.html
6.https://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/hyderabad-chronicle/celebs-defend-agastya-nanda-1922115
7.https://www.uniindia.com/~/my-clashes-with-media-won-t-hinder-agastya-s-destiny-to-be-a-star-jaya-bachchan/Entertainment/news/3752710.html
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