Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has shared a light-hearted glimpse into his family life, revealing the simple routine he follows to avoid getting into trouble with his wife, Jaya Bachchan, when he returns home late after work.
The veteran actor spoke about the matter during a recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, while interacting with a contestant. When asked whether Jaya Bachchan scolds him for returning home late, Amitabh gave a humorous explanation of how he makes sure to inform his family in advance about his work schedule.
According to the actor, he has created a family group where he sends a message as soon as he knows that his shooting schedule will keep him away from home until late.
A family message before the shoot
Amitabh Bachchan said he has found a simple way to avoid any misunderstanding about his late arrival. Whenever he has a shoot scheduled and expects to return home late, he informs the family at the beginning of the day itself.
He explained that the family’s contact details are included in a group, where he sends a greeting and informs everyone that he will be occupied with a shoot and may return late. He also tells them not to wait for him for dinner.
The advance message, according to Amitabh, helps him avoid the situation of arriving home late without informing anyone.
In his typically humorous manner, the actor said he knows what could happen if he failed to give Jaya Bachchan prior information about his delayed arrival.
He explained that if he returned home late without informing her, he could be questioned about where he had been and why he had not updated the family.
Amitabh added that when he expects to be very late, Jaya has her dinner and goes to sleep rather than waiting for him.
Big B shares a glimpse of life at home
The conversation also gave viewers an insight into how Amitabh Bachchan manages household responsibilities when domestic staff members are not available.
Despite having several staff members at home, the actor said he does not hesitate to handle household work himself when necessary.
Amitabh said that whether there are four, eight or even 10 staff members, he takes care of the work himself when no one is around. He revealed that he can manage cleaning and other household responsibilities as required.
However, the veteran star admitted that cooking is not one of his skills.
When there is no one available to prepare food, he said the family either orders food from outside or he makes a special request to Jaya.
‘Deviji, please make something’
Amitabh’s description of how he requests Jaya Bachchan to cook for him added another light-hearted moment to the conversation.
The actor said that he sometimes addresses his wife as “Deviji” and asks her to prepare something for him. According to Amitabh, Jaya becomes excited by the request and prepares different dishes for him.
He said she later asks him how he liked the food, giving viewers another glimpse of the couple’s everyday relationship.
The comments reflected the warmth and humour that Amitabh often brings to his conversations about his personal life, while also showing how the two actors manage their routine despite their busy professional schedules.
The exchange on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 quickly became a talking point among viewers, particularly because Amitabh rarely discusses the smaller details of his household routine at length.
A marriage spanning more than five decades
Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan got married in June 1973 and have remained one of Indian cinema’s most well-known couples.
Over the decades, both actors have built celebrated careers while raising a family together.
The couple have two children, Shweta Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan. They are also grandparents to Navya Naveli Nanda, Agastya Nanda and Aaradhya Bachchan.
While Amitabh Bachchan continues to maintain a demanding professional schedule, his latest remarks showed that keeping the family informed about a late return home remains an important part of his daily routine.
A simple rule to avoid trouble at home
For Amitabh, the solution appears straightforward: inform the family in advance.
His amusing account suggests that a quick message about his shooting schedule can save him from being questioned when he arrives home late. The actor’s remarks also highlighted the importance he places on communication within the family, despite his busy work commitments.
His revelation about doing household chores when required and asking Jaya to cook added a personal touch to the conversation.
The veteran actor’s candid comments have offered fans a rare and relatable glimpse into the everyday life of one of Indian cinema’s biggest stars. From sending an early message about a late shoot to helping with household chores, Amitabh Bachchan’s routine appears to be guided by a simple principle — keeping Jaya informed.