{"id":69223,"date":"2025-12-01T16:24:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T11:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=69223"},"modified":"2025-12-01T16:24:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T11:24:50","slug":"jaya-bachchan-calls-marriage-an-outdated-tradition-advises-granddaughter-to-focus-on-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=69223","title":{"rendered":"Jaya Bachchan calls marriage an outdated tradition, advises granddaughter to focus on life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Veteran Bollywood actress and politician Jaya Bachchan has described the concept of marriage as an outdated tradition, suggesting her granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda focus on enjoying life rather than rushing into wedlock.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with Indian media, the 77-year-old actress, wife of superstar Amitabh Bachchan, said she believes today\u2019s youth are wiser and more capable of managing their lives independently. \u201cI want Navya not to marry,\u201d she remarked, emphasizing that modern children have the ability to excel without conforming to traditional expectations.<\/p>\n<p>When asked whether Navya should consider leaving her career after marriage, Jaya Bachchan responded, \u201cMarriage is an old-fashioned notion. Today\u2019s children can surpass anyone in their chosen paths without needing to compromise.\u201d She reflected on her own 50-year marriage, calling it a \u201cdouble-edged sword,\u201d noting, \u201cIf you take the sweets of marriage, you will face challenges; if you don\u2019t, you may regret it too.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The comments have sparked discussion on generational perspectives regarding marriage, career, and personal freedom in modern India.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Veteran Bollywood actress and politician Jaya Bachchan has described the concept of marriage as an outdated tradition, suggesting her granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda focus on enjoying life rather than rushing into wedlock. 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