Updated On: 25 February, 2026 11:19 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Jaya Bachchan dismissed claims that her strained equation with the paparazzi could impact grandson Agastya Nanda’s career. She said destiny decides stardom and cited Amitabh Bachchan’s 15-year press ban, questioning if it ever harmed his success

Agastya Nanda with family
Jaya Bachchan has had many sharp exchanges with the paparazzi in the past. Over the years, several videos of her rebuking photographers have gone viral. She recently found herself in hot water after commenting on the paps’ mannerisms and clothing. However, she believes her equation with the paparazzi won’t affect grandson Agastya Nanda’s career. She even recalled how Amitabh Bachchan was banned for 15 years.
In a recent interview with Variety India, Jaya Bachchan debunked the theory that her equation with the paparazzi could impact his fledgling career. “No power on earth can change my grandson’s destiny. If Agastya is destined to be a star, nothing can change it. Agastya will have his own equation with the press. It has nothing to do with me,” she said.