Veteran actor Jaya Bachchan has expressed her strong disapproval of the title of Akshay Kumar’s 2017 film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. Speaking in an interview with Indian TV, she questioned whether such a film title would attract audiences, stating that she herself would never watch a movie with such a name.
Jaya Bachchan’s Criticism
During the conversation, Jaya Bachchan was discussing films with social messages when she brought up Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. She remarked, “Abhi aap naam bhi dekhiye toh main aisi picturein khud kabhi na dekhne jau. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, yeh koi naam hai? Yeh koi title hai? Please bataiye aap logo me se kitne log iss tarah ki title wali film dekhne jayenge” (Look at the name of the film, I’ll never go to watch such movies. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha—is that even a proper title? How many of you would go and watch a film with such a title?).
When asked if anyone in the audience had watched the movie, a few raised their hands. In response, Jaya Bachchan instantly declared, “Picture flop hai” (It’s a flop film).
About Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
Directed by Shree Narayan Singh, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha is a comedy-drama film starring Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar. The movie focuses on the importance of sanitation and the eradication of open defecation, particularly in rural India.
Despite Jaya Bachchan’s remarks, the film was both a commercial and critical success upon its release in 2017. It received praise for its social message and performances. The movie was nominated for three Filmfare Awards, including Best Film, Best Director (Narayan Singh), and Best Actor (Akshay Kumar).
Akshay Kumar’s Upcoming Projects
Akshay Kumar was last seen in Sky Force, directed by Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani, alongside Sara Ali Khan, Nimrat Kaur, and Veer Pahariya.
The actor will next be seen in Bhooth Bangla, a film directed by Priyadarshan and co-starring Tabu and Paresh Rawal. The film is set to release on April 2, 2026. Additionally, Akshay is working on Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh, alongside R Madhavan and Ananya Panday. The historical drama, based on barrister C. Sankaran Nair’s life, is scheduled for release on April 18, 2025.
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