She’s a Sweetheart’: Anjali Anand Reveals the Fun-Loving Side of Jaya Bachchan Hidden from the Public

Actress Anjali Anand, who played Gayatri “Golu” Randhawa alongside Jaya Bachchan (Shabnam) in Karan Johar’s 2023 film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, has opened up about a side of the veteran actress that is rarely seen by the public.

While the media often portrays Jaya Bachchan as “strict” and “unapproachable” due to her famous clashes with photographers, Anand’s experiences on set paint a completely different picture.

A Fun-Loving Grandmother

In a recent interview with Filmygyan, Anand shared several personal insights, suggesting Jaya Bachchan is misunderstood:

• A “Grandmother” Figure: Anand noted that Bachchan, who is protective of her privacy, doesn’t engage with the modern aspects of fame like paparazzi, explaining, “She doesn’t know what paps look like… she doesn’t walk on the streets, they all live in their palaces, they roam around in their cars. They’re done, now they are resting.”
• Playful and Caring: Anand called the senior actress a “sweetheart” who was caring and playful on set. She stated, “She has fed me when I’m hungry. She has made me laugh in the middle of scenes.”
• The Set Joker: Anand revealed that Bachchan was highly entertaining, saying, “She’s such a fun person — the first thing she’ll do when she comes is pull everyone’s leg. And she’ll say the funniest of things.”

Concluding her observation, Anand stressed that the public perception is inaccurate: “She’s not even 1% of what people show… not at all.” The two bonded closely off-screen, as most of Anand’s scenes were with Bachchan.

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Subhash Ghai on How Alia Bhatt Has Matured Ranbir Kapoor and His Late Father’s Concerns

Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai recently commented on the life and career of actor Ranbir Kapoor, highlighting his complex relationship with his late father, Rishi Kapoor, and the positive influence of his marriage to Alia Bhatt.

Ghai, who knew the Kapoor family closely, spoke to CNN-News18 about the generational clash between Ranbir and his father, Rishi Kapoor:

• Father-Son Clash: Ghai revealed that the two “used to fight a lot, just like a regular father-son dynamic,” stemming from Rishi’s disapproval of Ranbir’s inclination toward Western cinema. Rishi Kapoor believed Ranbir needed to “embrace Hindi cinema fully” to be successful.
• Praising Ranbir’s Success: Lamenting that Rishi Kapoor is not alive to witness Ranbir’s current success, Ghai called him a “fantastic actor” who is also a “number one star.” Ghai wished he could tell the late Rishi Kapoor, “See where your son has reached,” noting Ranbir’s deep commitment to his roles.

Alia Bhatt’s Impact

Ghai praised Ranbir’s personal growth following his marriage to Alia Bhatt, stating, “He has become more mature after marriage.” He noted that despite his status, Ranbir remains humble, respects his elders, and maintains his core values. Ghai contrasted this humility with newer actors who “have more tantrums than Ranbir.”

Professional Updates

• Ranbir and Alia recently shared pictures of their Diwali celebration, twinning in ethnic chikankari wear.
• Alia Bhatt is preparing for the action-spy film Alpha (Yash Raj Films) and the much-anticipated Love & War (Sanjay Leela Bhansali), where she will star alongside Ranbir and Vicky Kaushal (March 2026 release).
• Ranbir Kapoor’s major upcoming project is Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part epic Ramayana, co-starring Sai Pallavi and Yash, slated for a Diwali 2026 release.