When Navya Naveli Nanda reacted to Jaya Bachchan’s views on pre-marital pregnancy; granddaughter defended ‘Nani’

Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan’s granddaughter, Navya Naveli Nanda, has always been known for her confidence, intellect, and balanced perspective on modern-day issues. The young entrepreneur has never shied away from discussing social taboos.

Back in 2022, Navya spoke candidly about her grandmother Jaya Bachchan’s open-minded views on love, relationships, and motherhood. The veteran actress’ statement on being comfortable with the idea of a woman having a child before marriage had made headlines. Navya later addressed it gracefully in an interview with NDTV.

Navya’s take on her ‘Nani’s’ viral remark

When asked about her grandmother’s comment, Navya explained that her podcast was never about controversy but about creating an inclusive and non-judgmental space for women. She shared, “When you put yourself out there, you have to understand that your opinions will be met with both agreement and disagreement. But the purity and motivation behind this podcast have always been to encourage fun, intelligent conversations.”

Jaya Bachchan’s modern outlook on love and parenthood

In the same 2022 episode of Navya’s podcast What The Hell Navya, Jaya Bachchan had spoken openly about evolving relationship dynamics and the shift in societal norms. Sharing her clinical yet compassionate view on modern love, she said:

“Since there’s a lack of that emotion, the romance today, I think you should marry your best friend. You should have a good friend, discuss, and say, ‘Maybe I’d like to have a child with you because I like you.’ I have no problem if you have a child without marriage also.”

The veteran actress also stressed the importance of physical intimacy in maintaining a healthy relationship, remarking,

“If there isn’t a physical relationship, it’s not going to last very long. You can’t be lasting on love and fresh air.”