Amitabh Bachchan reveals why he praises Abhishek publicly but not Jaya or Aishwarya

Quick highlights:

• Amitabh Bachchan addressed criticism over not publicly praising Jaya, Aishwarya, and Shweta.
• Responded on Facebook, saying he “praises them in his heart… out of respect.”
• Called out trolls questioning his fans and social media posts.
• Currently seen in Kalki 2898 AD and Vettaiyan alongside Rajinikanth.

Amitabh Bachchan has responded to online comments asking why he often praises son Abhishek Bachchan on social media but not wife Jaya Bachchan, daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai, or daughter Shweta. The actor explained that while he chooses to support Abhishek publicly, he honours the women in his family privately, saying he prefers to respect them “in his heart.”

Bachchan defends Abhishek praise, addresses fan remarks online

The 81-year-old actor, who regularly shares photos and thoughts with fans, recently posted images of himself meeting admirers outside his Mumbai home, Jalsa. Captioned “Yes, I praise Abhishek. So?”, the post sparked comments from users questioning why he doesn’t do the same for Jaya, Aishwarya, or Shweta.

Responding directly, Bachchan wrote, “Yes, I shall praise them in my heart… not publicly… respect for the ladies.” His reply quickly circulated across platforms, with many praising his thoughtful answer. Others pointed to his tendency to engage more often when defending Abhishek, especially around film releases.

Screengrab of the comment Facebook/Amitabh Bachchan

Bachchan also shut down a user accusing him of having “paid fans,” bluntly replying, “Prove it! You are small-minded… why don’t you pay and get fans too?” When another person mocked those waiting outside his home as “unemployed,” he replied with characteristic wit: “So give them a job? When they stand at the gate of Jalsa, they are EMPLOYED in love.”

Amitabh Bachchan and family attend the wedding ceremony of Akash AmbaniGetty Images

Actor remains active on social media while juggling film projects

Bachchan has become increasingly interactive online in recent years, often directly responding to criticism and fan feedback. Meanwhile, Abhishek was last seen in Housefull 5, a multi-starrer comedy that released earlier this month. Jaya Bachchan appeared in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani in 2023, while Aishwarya Rai was part of Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan films. Despite the online chatter, Amitabh continues to walk his own path, on-screen and online.