Jaya Bachchan once called Amitabh Bachchan ‘Lambu Ji’; here’s why his father made her stop
New Delhi: Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan have shared one of Bollywood’s most enduring love stories. While their decades-long marriage has often made headlines, it is the little moments from their personal lives that continue to win hearts. One such amusing memory recently came to light when Amitabh recalled the sweet nickname Jaya used for him during the early years of their relationship.
During a recent episode of , Amitabh opened up about how Jaya would affectionately address him as ‘Lambu Ji’ because of his impressive height. However, the nickname did not last forever. His father, legendary poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, eventually stepped in and asked Jaya to stop calling him that.
Jaya called Amitabh ‘Lambu Ji’
The light-hearted conversation took place during a special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18, featuring , Ravi Dubey and , who appeared on the show to promote their upcoming film Ramayana.
While discussing the height differences within their respective families, the conversation turned towards Amitabh and Jaya’s height dynamic. That was when Amitabh shared an interesting detail about the nickname his wife had given him. Recalling the old days, the veteran actor revealed that Jaya had called him ‘Lambu Ji’ for several years. However, his father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was apparently not very comfortable with the way she addressed him.
Amitabh shared that his father eventually told Jaya not to call him by that nickname and suggested that she either use his name or find another way to address him. Following his father’s advice, Jaya started calling him by his name instead.
It was a simple yet amusing revelation that offered a rare glimpse into the couple’s personal life and their playful equation.
Ranbir compares Alia and himself to Amitabh-Jaya
Ranbir revealed that he had often imagined himself and his wife, , as a younger version of Amitabh and Jaya, particularly when it came to their height difference.
He said he would picture himself being taller, much like Amitabh, while Alia would be shorter, just like Jaya. He even imagined how the height difference between the couples would look in photographs.
Amitabh was amused by Ranbir’s comparison and joined the conversation. When Ranbir asked about the actual height difference between him and Jaya, the actor revealed that he is around 6 feet 2 inches tall, while Jaya is approximately 5 feet 3 or 4 inches. Ranbir then jokingly remarked that his own height was somewhere around Jaya’s, making the conversation even more entertaining.
Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan’s relationship
Beyond the funny nickname, Amitabh and Jaya’s relationship remains one of the most celebrated love stories in Hindi cinema. The two first crossed paths during the making of Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s Guddi. Their relationship gradually blossomed, and they reportedly fell in love while working together on Ek Nazar in 1972.
Their on-screen chemistry soon became a favourite among audiences. The couple went on to share the screen in several memorable films, including Zanjeer, Abhimaan, Chupke Chupke and Sholay. After the success of Zanjeer, Amitabh and Jaya decided to take their relationship forward and tied the knot on June 3, 1973. More than five decades later, they continue to remain one of the most admired couples in the film industry.
The couple has two children, Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Abhishek Bachchan, and three grandchildren – Navya Naveli Nanda, Agastya Nanda and Aaradhya Bachchan.