Amitabh Bachchan responds to why he doesn't praise Jaya Bachchan or Aishwarya Rai in public: "I shall praise them in my heart"

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has always been vocal in celebrating son Abhishek Bachchan's milestones, often showering him with praise across public platforms. However, fans have frequently questioned why the legendary actor doesn't offer the same kind of visible admiration for his wife Jaya Bachchan or daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai.

Addressing this long-standing curiosity, the 82-year-old icon responded in his signature composed yet impactful style.

Sharing photos of himself greeting fans outside his Mumbai residence, Jalsa, Amitabh accompanied the images with a brief but telling caption: “Yes, I praise Abhishek. So?”

It was a subtle yet pointed reply to those who’ve questioned his selective expressions of appreciation — calm, unapologetic, and entirely on his own terms.

In the comments, a netizen wrote, “Toh you should also praise your daughter, daughter in law, wife the same way.”

Big B swiftly responded saying, “Yes I shall praise them in my heart.. not publicly.. respect for the ladies.”

Big B also had a classic response when a user made fun of the people gathered outside Amitabh Bachchan's house by saying that he sees "unemployed fans" standing there merely to get a glimpse of the actor.

The seasoned actor replied politely and humorously, writing, “So give them a job? When they stand at the fan meeting on the gate of Jalsa, they are EMPLOYED in love.”

Once again demonstrating his unparalleled eloquence and profound regard for his admirers, his dignified yet incisive response won hearts.

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Amitabh Bachchan last appeared in the pan-Indian extravaganza Kalki 2898 AD, co-starring with Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, and Deepika Padukone.

The size and ensemble cast of the sci-fi action epic attracted notice. Abhishek Bachchan, meanwhile, most recently starred in the comedy show Housefull 5, which debuted in theatres on June 6, 2025. Despite receiving conflicting reviews from critics, the movie did well at the box office, solidifying Abhishek's position in the commercial film industry.