Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya: Celebrating 43 years of marital bliss

Amitabh Bachchan with his mom Teji, dad Harivansh Rai, brother Ajitabh and wife Jaya and their family in a file photo. Amitabh and Jaya have had a blessed ride in their 43 years of marriage. (HT Photo)

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Amitabh Bachchan with his mom Teji, dad Harivansh Rai, brother Ajitabh and wife Jaya and their family in a file photo. Amitabh and Jaya have had a blessed ride in their 43 years of marriage. (HT Photo)

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Jaya hugs Amitabh at a promotional event in Kolkata. The couple celebrates 43rd wedding anniversary on Friday. (PTI)

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After starring together in two forgettable films in 1972 (Bansi Birju and Ek Nazar), Amitabh and Jaya were cast for Prakash Mehra’s Zanjeer which was a huge hit at the box office. The couple married soon after (IANS)

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Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan also worked together in Yash Chopra’s Silsila (1981). The film tops the list of movies the couple has done together, especially with Rekha starring as Amitabh’s love interest. (IANS)

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The star couple got married after working together in Prakash Mehra’s Zanjeer in 1973. (AFP)

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Amitabh and Jaya also worked together in Sholay (1975). (PTI)

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When the two were working together for Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s Abhimaan, rumours were rife that the couple was struggling with issues similar to the film’s plot. The movie got critical acclaim for its sensitive approach to ego tussle between husband and wife. (IANS)

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In 2001, Karan Johar brought together Amitabh and Jaya onscreen after a long time with his film Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham. (PTI)

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Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan arrive for the screening of film Ki and Ka in Mumbai on Saturday. (PTI)

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Actor Amitabh Bachchan with daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda and wife Jaya Bachchan on March 20. (IANS)