Jaya Bachchan mocks Akshay Kumar's successful film

Jaya Bachchan recently criticized the film "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha," which stars Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar. At an event, she called the movie's title ridiculous and declared it a flop. Her comments surprised many and sparked a heated online response. In her remarks, Jaya questioned how many people would want to watch a film with such a name. This did not sit well with fans of the movie, who pointed out its significant success. The film, released in 2017, was made on a budget of ₹75 crore and grossed over ₹311.5 crore worldwide, making it one of Akshay Kumar's highest-grossing films at that time. "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha" addressed important social issues, like sanitation and open defecation in India. It was released alongside the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan campaign, which aimed to improve sanitation in the country. Following the film's release, a reported 60 million toilets were built in India, leading to the country being declared open-defecation free in 2019. Many social media users defended the film, emphasizing its message and impact. Some highlighted how it helped raise awareness about women's issues and sanitation. Comments ranged from praise for Akshay Kumar's role to reminders of the film’s box office success compared to other movies. Amidst the support for "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha," some trolls targeted Jaya’s son, Abhishek Bachchan, suggesting that his films were less popular. Overall, the backlash against Jaya Bachchan’s comments reflects the film's importance to its audience, who see it as a landmark in Indian cinema.