Aishwarya Rai and Jaya Bachchan Stand United on the Issue of Husband’s Name

There have often been reports of tension between Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her mother-in-law, Jaya Bachchan, but for the first time, both women have come together on a common issue. This issue involves the use of their husbands’ names being added to their own, something both Aishwarya and Jaya have strongly opposed in the past.

Recently, a video of Jaya Bachchan in the Parliament has been making headlines, where she reacted strongly when the Speaker referred to her by the full name, “Jaya Amitabh Bachchan.” Her reaction left many surprised as she expressed her discomfort with being identified by her husband’s name, stating that adding a woman’s husband’s name behind hers is a form of disrespect. Jaya questioned whether women were seen as incapable of having their own identity without their husband’s name being attached. Her strong stand on this issue resonates with Aishwarya’s previous statements on the same matter.

In fact, Aishwarya had once gotten upset when journalists referred to her as “Aishwarya Rai Bachchan” soon after her marriage to Abhishek Bachchan. In an interview, Aishwarya, visibly surprised, expressed that she preferred to be called just “Aishwarya,” stating that it was the name she was known by professionally. When asked if “Rai Bachchan” was not her official surname, she clarified that professionally, she was famous as Aishwarya Rai and, although she married Abhishek Bachchan, her professional identity was shaped by her original name. Aishwarya even expressed her discomfort with being referred to as “Bachchan Bahu” (Bachchan’s daughter-in-law), stressing that the use of her married surname often overshadowed her personal identity.

Aishwarya’s stance mirrors Jaya’s recent statements, and it is clear that both women share a strong sense of individuality. They have expressed their desire to be known for their own achievements and identities, rather than constantly being linked to their husbands. Both Aishwarya and Jaya have made it clear that their accomplishments and roles as individuals should not be defined solely by their marriage.

This united stance of Aishwarya and Jaya shows their shared values regarding self-identity and respect. It also serves as a reminder that women, irrespective of their marital status, should be recognized for their own contributions to society. Their words resonate with many women who feel that their personal identities are often overshadowed by their relationships.

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