While speaking at the 'Mumbai Literature Festival' earlier this week, Jaya Bachchan stated that ‘Happy New Year’ is the most nonsensical film she has seen in recent years. The movie also stars her son Abhishek Bachchan in a prominent role.
According to Indian media reports when SRK heard Jaya’s response, he apparently reminded her that her husband, the great Amitabh Bachchan’s film ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’ now considered a classic, was also considered nonsensical.
Media outlets have also focused their attention on Abhishek Bachchan during the recent controversy. One source stated that Abhishek is very close to Shahrukh and considers him an elder brother. At the same time, Abhishek respects his mom’s opinion. He has decided to keep out of it completely, media reported.
‘Happy New Year’ has received mixed response from the audience and inching towards Rs. 400 crores at the box office.