Jaya Bachchan Pushes Fan: Why Is the ‘Queen of Scowls’ Always Angry? Bollywood and Netizens Lash Out

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On August 12, 2025, a video of veteran actress and Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan went viral, once again sparking a heated debate over her behavior towards the public. In the footage, the Sholay star is seen shoving a fan who merely tried to take a selfie.

Jaya Bachchan Pushes Man Outside Constitution Club

Her visibly irritated expression and aggressive gesture instantly triggered a storm of outrage online.

While this is far from the first time Jaya Bachchan has been caught on camera snapping at fans or shooing away paparazzi, this latest incident has drawn unusually sharp criticism from both the public and industry insiders. Social media users have not held back, with many sarcastically asking,

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“How can someone stay irritated and angry 24 hours a day?”

Among the loudest voices of disapproval was actress Kangana Ranaut, who slammed the act as “shameful.

” Film producer-director Ashoke Pandit, President of the Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA), called it “highly condemnable” and a “disgrace to those who elected her.”

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In an Instagram Story, Pandit wrote,

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“Jaya Bachchan pushed a common man simply because he was trying to take a selfie. This is a grossly condemnable act and an insult to the people who have chosen her to serve them. A public servant cannot remain angry and irritable 24/7. A veteran artist of her stature is expected to show humility and compassion towards the fans whose love has given her this respect and position.”

This controversy raises a bigger question—has Jaya Bachchan forgotten the very people who made her a star and a lawmaker? Public figures thrive on their fanbase; without that adoration, their fame and influence would crumble overnight. Yet, in recent years, Jaya has built a reputation as Bollywood’s most unapproachable celebrity, known more for her scoldings than her screen legacy.

Fans, after all, are not just random strangers—they are the very reason celebrities exist. Dismissing them with arrogance not only damages one’s image but also reveals a deep disconnect between stars and the public they claim to represent.

While celebrities have the right to personal space, repeated public outbursts and physical aggression toward admirers make it hard to defend such behavior. This is especially problematic when the person involved is an elected MP, expected to interact with dignity and respect.

If Jaya Bachchan continues down this path, her legacy might not be remembered for her iconic roles but for her perpetual frown and viral temper tantrums. And in the ruthless court of public opinion, even a living legend can’t survive forever without the support of the people.