Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, celebrating 50 years of marriage with actress Jaya Bachchan, offered sage marital advice to Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan, emphasizing that the wife holds the reins as the 'Sarkaar' or head of the family.
Amitabh, who wed Jaya in June 1973, shares two children with her - actor Abhishek Bachchan and daughter Shweta Bachchan. Abhishek is married to former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Shweta is wed to businessman Nikhil Nanda.
During an episode of the quiz-based reality show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 15,' where Amitabh is the host, cricket stars Ishan Kishan and Smriti Mandhana took the hot seat. Before the game began, Ishan sought Amitabh's insights, drawing parallels between the quiz show and cricket. He playfully mentioned the roles of bowlers, batsmen, and the umpire in both games and suggested doing a toss.
After winning the toss, Ishan, along with Smriti, decided to "bowl" two questions first. Presenting the options related to Jaya Bachchan's name, Ishan humorously asked, "After Jaya mam’s name, which of these film titles would you like to add?" The options included 'Khuda Gawah,' 'Sarkaar,' 'Don,' and 'Shehanshah.'
Amitabh chose 'Sarkaar,' stating, "Undoubtedly, the title will be ‘Sarkaar.’ And to all the men here, who are married, they will add the same title to their wife's name. Right? Well, a wife manages the home, so you must bow down to her. That's it. She's the Sarkaar."
Ishan expressed gratitude for the advice, and Amitabh concluded with a resounding, "Oh, yes."
Amitabh Bachchan's words not only reflect his enduring commitment to his own marriage but also convey a lighthearted yet profound perspective on the importance of acknowledging and respecting the role of a spouse in a marital relationship.
(With Agency Inputs)
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