Did you know Jaya Bachchan once had a special nickname for her husband, Amitabh Bachchan? The Bollywood superstar recently shared an amusing memory from the early years of their marriage on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC). Big B revealed that Jaya affectionately called him 'Lambu Ji', but his father, legendary poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was not happy with the nickname. He even asked her to address Amitabh differently. The revelation left everyone smiling and offered fans a delightful glimpse into the couple's married life.
Why Did Jaya Bachchan Call Amitabh Bachchan 'Lambu Ji'?
During a special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, Amitabh Bachchan shared this interesting story while interacting with actor Ranbir Kapoor.
Recalling the early days of his marriage, Big B revealed that Jaya Bachchan used to call him 'Lambu Ji' for several years. The nickname was a playful reference to his impressive height.
However, there was someone in the family who was not particularly comfortable with this name. Amitabh revealed that his father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, did not approve of Jaya calling him 'Lambu Ji'.
According to Big B, his father once gently asked Jaya not to use that nickname and suggested that she address her husband by his actual name or choose something else.
Following his father's advice, Jaya eventually stopped calling Amitabh 'Lambu Ji' and started addressing him by his name.
The veteran actor narrated the incident with his trademark humour, making it one of the entertaining moments of the episode.
Ranbir Kapoor Compares Amitabh-Jaya's Height Difference With His and Alia's
The interesting conversation started when Ranbir Kapoor brought up the subject of height differences between couples.
Comparing his relationship with Alia Bhatt to Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan's pairing, Ranbir explained that he often pictures himself as a tall person like Amitabh, while Alia reminds him of Jaya because of her comparatively shorter height.
He also mentioned that he likes the height difference between couples.
Responding to Ranbir's observation, Amitabh jokingly pointed out that the height difference between him and Jaya was quite noticeable. This light-hearted discussion eventually led Big B to reveal the amusing story about his wife's old nickname for him.
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Amitabh Bachchan Reveals His Height and Jaya Bachchan's Height
Ranbir Kapoor also got curious about the couple's actual heights and asked Amitabh about his measurements.
Answering the question, Amitabh Bachchan revealed that he is 6 feet 2 inches tall, while Jaya Bachchan is approximately 5 feet 3 or 4 inches tall.
Ranbir also shared that the height difference between him and Alia Bhatt is somewhat similar.
What began as a simple conversation about physical appearances turned into a nostalgic trip down memory lane, with Amitabh sharing a sweet anecdote about Jaya and his father.
Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi Join Amitabh Bachchan on KBC
The special KBC episode also featured Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, who appeared on the show to promote their upcoming film, Ramayana Part 1.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film features Ranbir as Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita.
During their appearance, the actors interacted with Amitabh Bachchan, discussed their professional journeys and shared several entertaining moments on the quiz show's stage.
The episode offered a mix of film promotions, interesting conversations and personal stories from the lives of the celebrities.
Ramayana Part 1 Release Date: When Will Ranbir Kapoor's Film Hit Theatres?
One of the most anticipated upcoming mythological films, Ramayana Part 1, is scheduled to release in theatres on November 5, 2026.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film features an impressive ensemble cast:
- Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram
- Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita
- Yash as Ravan
- Sunny Deol as Hanuman
- Ravi Dubey as Lakshman
- Arun Govil as Dashrath
- Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi
- Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha
The film has already generated significant curiosity among audiences, who are eager to see the epic Indian mythology brought to life on the big screen.
Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan's revelation about Jaya Bachchan calling him 'Lambu Ji' has added another entertaining memory to the special KBC episode. The little-known story about Jaya, Amitabh and Harivansh Rai Bachchan gives fans a charming glimpse into the superstar couple's early married life.
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