It's been 40 years since Amitabh Bachchan married his co-star in 'Zanjeer', Jaya. The mega star looks back at the 'lifetime' and says that God has been good to him to give him the family he has.
Amitabh and Jaya are celebrating their anniversary on Monday. "40 years, yes 40 years of marriage on June 3, 2013! Jaya and I married for 40 years! Almost a lifetime "actor 70-year-old posted on his blog.
The duo has worked in films like 'Abhimaan', 'Chupke Chupke', 'Sholay' and 'Zanjeer' .They had a small wedding ceremony at that time which was attended only close friends and family.
" It seems like just the other night, " Big B posted on his blog, adding: "I drove with my parents to a friends place in Malabar Hill, in the south of the city, and very quickly, no problems , not 'taam jhaam', only some relatives and close friends, and some media were at the wedding. "
"A wedding that was the fulfillment of a promise that if 'Zanjeer' was a success we would get married here we are now, two children and three grandchildren, one daughter, one son, relatives and 'samdhis' in our family fold. God has been very good, "he added.
Amitabh and Jaya have two children - Shweta and Abhishek. Shweta is the largest, and is married to businessman Nikhil Nanda. He married in 1997 and now lives in Delhi. They have two children - Agastya and Navya Naveli.
Abhishek, a Bollywood actor, is married to former beauty queen and actress Aishwarya Rai.They have a daughter named Aaradhya.
Big B received several congratulatory messages online anniversary, and wrote on Twitter to thank everyone.
"To all those who wish us a happy anniversary ... our gratitude and love and blessings and joy!Thank you, "posted the actor 70 years of age.
