Veteran actress-turned-politician Jaya Bachchan’s bold and outspoken personality often makes headlines. Recently, her remark about the 2017 film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha , starring Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar sparked widespread reactions among netizens. During a conclave, she expressed her disapproval of the film’s title , questioning whether such a name was appropriate. She went on to say that she would never watch a film with a title like that and even referred to it as a ‘flop’. Her statement quickly gained attention online, leading to now the co-producer of the film Prerna Arora has finally shared her reaction on Jaya Bachchan’s comments.
Producer Prerna Arora Reacts to Jaya Bachchan’s Statement
Responding to Jaya Bachchan’s comment, producer Prerna Arora expressed her disappointment during the interview but she stated that she is a huge fan of the veteran actress and finds it hurtful such remark coming from her. In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, she said, “Let me first state that I am a huge, HUGE fan of Jayaji. For me, she is the ultimate. I can watch Guddi, Uphaar, Abhimaan, and Mili anytime, anywhere, and feel happy about life. It is, therefore, very hurtful to hear her say that our film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha was a flop. Ma’am should check the box office figures. Our film earned a very handsome profit. It was one of the five biggest hits of 2017.”
Prerna Arora further threw some light on explaining about the title of the film and thought process behind it , stating that the team initially had concerns but ultimately embraced the uniqueness of the name. She said, “We weren’t sure about the title at first. It seemed risky to have the word ‘toilet’ in the title, especially before ‘A Love Story.’ But eventually, we settled on the edgy title. As a producer, I have taken risks. What is cinema if it only sticks to the expected? Jaya Ma’am took risks with her role choices all the time. She did Doosri Sita, where she played a woman who murdered her abusive husband. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha is a film I am very proud of. I would love to show it to Jaya Ma’am if she would permit.”
Despite Jaya Bachchan’s remark calling out the flop – Toilet: Ek Prem Katha was a big commercial success in 2017! Directed by Shree narayan Singh, the film highlighted the importance of proper sanitation in rural India. It not only received positive reviews but also earned around ₹316.97 crore worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing films of 2017.
With this exchange gaining attention, meanwhile it remains to be seen if Jaya Bachchan will respond to Prerna Arora’s statement. Meanwhile, discussions continue about the significance of creative risks in filmmaking.
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