{
  "id": 11654440,
  "title": "Jaya Bachchan bursts into laughter with Gulzar, fans say ‘she’s smiling for once’. Watch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/jaya-bachchan-bursts-into-laughter-with-gulzar-fans-say-shes-smiling",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T09:48:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/jaya-bachchan-bursts-into-laughter-with-gulzar-fans-say-shes-smiling-for-once-watch-10904969/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Recently reunited at a book launch in Mumbai, Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan found themselves sharing a hearty laugh with veteran filmmaker and lyricist Gulzar. The trio's candid moment, caught on camera, left fans amused and in awe of the seldom-seen smile on Jaya's face. Amitabh, already on stage with Gulzar, assisted Jaya as she ascended the stairs, and once she joined them, the two began chatting amiably. Gulzar wrapped his arms around Jaya, and the trio appeared to share a warm and genuine moment, prompting social media users to comment on Jaya's rare smile and their candid interaction. Jaya was seen handing a parcel to Gulzar with a smile, further emphasizing the duo's close bond. Both Gulzar and Jaya have a long-standing professional association, having collaborated on several projects together, including the iconic film Guddi. The reunion of the three esteemed personalities quickly became a topic of discussion online, with the warm interaction between Gulzar and Jaya offering fans a glimpse into their enduring friendship.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Jaya Bachchan laughs with Gulzar at book launch in Mumbai.",
    "Veteran filmmaker Gulzar embraces Jaya during interaction.",
    "Fans amazed by rare smile and close bond between trio."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}