Veteran actor Manoj Kumar’s death on April 4, 2025, left the film industry heartbroken. A day after his funeral, his family held a prayer meet to honour him. At the event, Jaya Bachchan was seen getting upset with some elderly fans who were asking to take pictures.
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Celebrities like Jaya have a huge fan base, and people often try to get selfies with them. However, Manoj Kumar’s prayer meet wasn’t the right place for such requests. So, when an elderly woman asked Jaya for a photo, the Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani actress got irritated.
Jaya Bachchan’s Reaction Caught on Camera
A video going viral on social media shows the veteran actress talking to her friends at Manoj Kumar’s prayer meet. During this, a woman tapped her shoulder and asked her to pose for a photo taken by her husband. Although the couple was excited to see her, Jaya wasn’t happy and politely asked them to leave by holding the woman’s hand.
Bollywood Pays Tribute to the Late Legend
Along with Jaya Bachchan, several celebrities including Aamir Khan, Rakesh Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Sonu Nigam, Udit Narayan, Esha Deol, Prem Chopra, and David Dhawan attended Manoj Kumar’s prayer meet to offer their respects. Remembering the legendary 87-year-old actor, Aamir Khan shared his regret about not meeting him before his passing due to heart issues.
Aamir Khan Remembers Manoj Kumar
Aamir shared that he was aware of Manoj Kumar’s declining health and had been in touch with his son. However, he deeply regrets not being able to meet the legendary actor before his death. Khan described Manoj Kumar as “one of India’s greatest filmmakers” and a “true son of the soil.”
