Self-actualization through giving and receiving friendships is the main theme shared by Jaya Bachchan along with her daughter, Shweta and granddaughter, Navya Nanda, in the grand finale of What The Hell (Navya). Sharing intimate details, the esteemed actress unveiled her closest confidant within and beyond the realm of showbiz: her husband, Amitabh Bachchan, is a renowned actor in Bollywood.
In addition, she repeatedly affirmed the base of truth and fairness in their friendship, referring to Amitabh as the best friend of her life. She recommended the need for open communication even when it involved conflicting views. Like Sabitha, Navya also had a secure position in Jaya’s most treasured friend lists, yet she didn’t know everything about Sabitha.
While to Jaya the nucleus of her being will always be her family, she also values a helping hand from people who did not come from within the inner circle. Friends of her college community—she had no connections with the film industry—cheered on her at times of need.
Navya added a signature stroke of her imagination that evoked a sense of camaraderie and joy as her mother shared her secrets with her friends, who also teased her good-naturedly – something her siblings loved to tread on!
It was also a conversation that examined the continuity and instability of friendships over time. Shweta risks overemphasizing Gen Z’s expectations, as what it takes to achieve loyalty is changing, and the criteria used are changing too. What matters is to find the one you identify with.
Sustaining the viewers’ attention, in this final, facing-camera vodcast episode, Jaya Bachchan has shared the truth about her most intimate relationships with the audience, providing us with a glimpse into what it means to cherish authenticity and support.
