When Amitabh Bachchan lifted Jaya Bachchan in his arms on stage, fans say "It was the last time when she smiled"

Few moments in Hindi cinema history capture both love and legacy like this one. A resurfaced video from the 1980s shows Amitabh Bachchan performing live on stage when his wife, Jaya Bachchan, joined him mid-performance, and what followed has now melted hearts across generations.

Amitabh was singing Mere Angne Mein from his 1981 hit Laawaris, a song that became synonymous with his swagger and baritone. Dressed in his classic style, the megastar was in full command of the stage. Midway through the song, when he reached the line “Jiski biwi chhoti,” Amitabh paused, flashed that unmistakable smile, and said, “Yeh waali main apne ghar se laa raha hun bhaiya.”

The crowd erupted in laughter as Jaya walked up to him. What came next turned the playful moment into an unforgettable one, Amitabh gently lifted Jaya in his arms while continuing the song. As she held the mic near his mouth, he completed the line, singing, “Arre god mein baitha lo, bachche ka kya kaam hai.”

It was spontaneous, affectionate, and charmingly real, a glimpse of their off-screen chemistry that audiences rarely got to see. Watching the country’s biggest star drop his on-stage persona for a second of unfiltered love was nothing short of magical.

The clip, now doing the rounds on social media, has fans both amused and nostalgic. One user joked, “Agar himmat hai to ye song Jaya ji ke samne firse sunake dikho Amit ji 😂😂😂,” while another wrote, “He was also Ranveer once upon a time 😂.” A third comment read, “Golden days when Jaya used to laugh and enjoy in public,” and one fan summed it up perfectly: “Amitabh Bachchan ki taal pe pakad ghajab hai 👏👏.”