{
  "id": 3419134,
  "title": "Jaya Bachchan once shared why she quit acting: ‘One parent has to be there’ for children",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/jaya-bachchan-once-shared-why-she-quit-acting-one-parent-has-to-be",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T04:00:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/jaya-bachchan-amitabh-bachchan-9-5-wife-once-she-quit-acting-motherhood-parent-children-expert-10833787/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2007, Jaya Bachchan recounted to Koffee With Karan host Karan Johar why she had left the acting world despite a flourishing career. The actress revealed that her husband Amitabh Bachchan had expressed disinterest in a wife who followed a 9-to-5 schedule. As Amitabh's schedule became increasingly hectic, Jaya felt it was crucial for one parent to be present for their children. A poignant example she shared involved her daughter Shweta, who would often question whether Jaya was going to a shoot, urging her not to go so that Amitabh could remain with their children.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "Jaya Bachchan's decision to quit acting reflects a prioritization of parental presence in her children's lives, aligning with her husband's preference for a stay-at-home partner.",
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
        "title": "Jaya Bachchan once shared why she quit acting: ‘One parent has to be there’ for children",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/jaya-bachchan-once-shared-why-she-quit-acting-one-parent-has-to-be-3420591",
        "published": "2026-08-26T04:00:06.000Z"
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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."
}