Jaya Bachchan REACTS to pap telling her she is 'looking nice'

Jaya Bachchan has always had an intriguing relationship with the paparazzi—combining a mix of sweetness and sharpness. Her journey in Hindi cinema began with Mahanagar, and since then, she’s delivered several iconic hits. Beyond her impressive film career, Jaya is a proud mother to Abhishek and Shweta Bachchan Nanda, and she’s also carved a name for herself in politics.
Unexpected Reaction to a Compliment
Recently, a video went viral showing Jaya’s unexpected reaction when a paparazzo complimented her, telling her she looked nice—leaving everyone shocked by her response.
The Paparazzi Encounter: A Surprising Moment

Jaya has long been a favorite target for the paparazzi, often capturing attention with her no-nonsense attitude towards them. Recently, she was spotted at an event, and as the paps greeted her with a “namaste,” she politely responded with a “namaste” in return. But things took an interesting turn when one of the photographers complimented her, telling her she looked nice. Jaya immediately stopped in her tracks, turned around, and quipped, “Huh? Who said that? You did? Wow, nice.”

The Paparazzo’s Surprise Reaction
The paparazzo who complimented Jaya couldn’t help but smile, as it’s rare to see the veteran actress flash a smile at the photographers. Jaya looked charming in a yellow kurti adorned with a flower-like design band around her neck. She held her phone in hand, her white tresses flowing freely. The lady standing next to her also couldn’t stop smiling at Jaya’s reaction. It was clear that the veteran actress was taken by surprise to hear the photographer call her beautiful.
The Truth Behind Jaya Bachchan’s Public Image
In a podcast, a senior journalist discussed the veteran actress' public image, which is often seen in a negative light. She explained that Jaya is actually warm and respectful to everyone. The journalist recalled an incident when the paparazzi’s camera flash hurt Jaya’s eyes, and her reaction was exaggerated in the media. The journalist emphasized that everyone, including Jaya, reacts normally and kindly in such situations. She pointed out that the camera flash was the photographer’s mistake, but it was blown out of proportion by the media. She also noted that such reactions often become a spectacle for the paparazzi, whether it's Jaya Bachchan or other public figures like

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Jaya’s Approach to the Paparazzi
The journalist revealed that Jaya Bachchan has her own unique personality and a long-standing relationship with the paparazzi. If Jaya likes a photographer, she engages with them politely, but if she doesn’t, she won’t even acknowledge their presence. Jaya has been interacting with the paparazzi long before her husband, Amitabh Bachchan, decided to stop speaking to the media. Her tendency to show irritation towards the paparazzi never goes unnoticed.