Jaya Bachchan is known for her outspoken opinions. Currently, the veteran actress has given a surprising statement regarding marriage. In fact, Jaya Bachchan has called the concept of ‘marriage’ an old institution in modern times. The 77-year-old actress also said that she does not want her granddaughter Navya Nanda to get married. Let us tell you that Navya will turn 28 years old this week.

Jaya Bachchan does not want granddaughter Navya to get married
During a conversation with We The Woman, when Jaya Bachchan was asked about the validity of her marriage, Jaya Bachchan said, ‘Just enjoy life.’ She was asked whether the actress would like to see her granddaughter Navya Nanda follow her footsteps and give up her career after marriage. On this the veteran actress said, “I do not want Navya to get married.” When the host asked about considering marriage as an old institution, the ‘Abhimaan’ actress, during her interview with We The Women in Mumbai, claimed that kids these days can outsmart anyone.

Jaya Bachchan compared marriage to laddu
Talking about marriage, Jaya Bachchan has been married to Amitabh Bachchan for more than 50 years. The veteran actress compared marriage with Delhi’s laddus and said that if you eat them, you will get into trouble, but if you don’t, you will immediately regret it.

Physical attraction and compatibility were said to be important
Jaya Bachchan and sister-in-law Navya Naveli are known for their extraordinary and progressive thoughts. Although the actress had claimed that there was not so much freedom when she was younger, Jaya had emphasized the need for emotional and mental compatibility during Navya’s podcast. Talking about having children without marriage, Jaya Bachchan had said, “People may find this objectionable, but physical attraction and compatibility are also very important. In our times, we could not experiment, but today’s generation does, and why shouldn’t they? Because this is responsible for a long relationship.” He further said that it is important for love to last for a long time.

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