Jaya Bachchan Tells Off Paparazzi ‘Chillao Mat’, at the Screening of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

Jaya Bachchan scolds the press photographers for screaming out her name at the screening of the Bollywood film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.

Written by: Arjita Gupta

Edited by: Krutarth Ghosalkar

Last Updated: July 26, 2023

During the Mumbai premiere of her new romantic drama flick Rocky aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, veteran actor Jaya Bachchan became irate with the photographers. The star was seen in several video recordings on Tuesday night cursing at paparazzi when asked to pose. Jaya showed up for the movie with her daughter Shweta and son Abhishek Bachchan. While Abhishek chose a blue sweater, jeans, and shoes, she was seen wearing a crimson ensemble. Shweta was spotted wearing a black jacket, jeans, and a white T-shirt.

A paparazzo captured a video of Jaya walking toward the event and posted it to Instagram. As she waited for Abhishek and Shweta, the actor stopped close to the photographers. She began to hear her name called by the photographers waiting outside the venue. When they began shouting, Jaya became agitated and screamed, "I am not deaf. Talk gently; don't yell; chilao maat (don't scream). She was then seen beaming as she walked into the theater, followed by her children. Jaya has already chastised the paparazzi in the past.

The film’s screening was attended by several celebrities such as Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Karisma Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Neha Dhupia, Katrina Kaif, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Chunky Panday, and Ananya Panday, and others. Rocky aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is helmed by Karan Johar and the Bollywood film has Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Shabana Azmi, Jaya Bachchan, and Dharmendra in the lead roles. Rocky aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani's official trailer and songs Dhindora Baje Re, Tum Kya Mile, What Jhumka, and Ve Kamleya were recently released by the film's creators to rave reviews from the public.

The movie is scheduled to premiere on July 28. The trailer gave us a glimpse into the polar opposite lifestyles of Rocky Randhawa and Rani Chatterjee. While Rani hails from a Bengali family where knowledge and intelligence are highly respected, Rocky is a Punjabi boy from an affluent Punjabi family. And they start dating, but they quickly learn that their families don't get along. Then, in an effort to impress them, Rocky and Rani decide to trade places and live with different families.