{
  "id": 9541948,
  "title": "Amitabh Bachchan reveals the surprising story behind his one-day wedding with Jaya",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/amitabh-bachchan-reveals-the-surprising-story-behind-his-one-day",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T09:59:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-reveals-the-surprising-story-behind-his-one-day-wedding-with-jaya-1.500686267"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amitabh Bachchan revealed that his marriage to actress Jaya Bachchan was decided almost immediately, with the couple getting married just one day later. This surprising revelation came during an interaction with contestant Aheli Roy on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18. When asked about convincing Jaya's family, Bachchan explained that there was no lengthy discussion with their families. Instead, he suggested they should get married, and she agreed. The Bollywood veteran noted that they informed Jaya's parents later, who also approved of the marriage. In contrast to today's elaborate weddings, Bachchan described their ceremony as simple and private. The couple tied the knot on June 3, 1973, and have two children together.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Amitabh Bachchan has revealed that his marriage to actress Jaya Bachchan was decided almost overnight, with the couple tying the knot soon after. The Bollywood veteran shared the personal story while interacting with Kolkata contestant Aheli Roy on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 . Aheli asked Bachchan how he had convinced Jaya’s family before their wedding. \"Family is the greatest bond...\":…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "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."
}