Attempted to click pictures while attending Manoj Kumar's prayer meet; Jaya Bachchan gets angry at fans

A video of Jaya Bachchan getting angry at fans is currently making rounds on social media. The incident occurred when Jaya Bachchan attended a prayer meeting for Bollywood actor Manoj Kumar, who passed away last Friday.

The video initially shows Jaya Bachchan standing among a small group of people. A woman is then seen tapping her on her shoulder. When Jaya turns around, a man accompanying the woman is seen taking a photo of them with a camera. Jaya Bachchan becomes visibly annoyed at the attempt to take a photo at such a solemn occasion. She reacts by brushing off the woman’s hand. The woman is then seen apologizing and walking away.

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Jaya’s sudden reaction has sparked mixed responses online. While some criticized her behaviour as inappropriate, others defended her, saying it was wrong to take photos at a memorial service and that her reaction was justified.

The video has sparked a wave of reactions, with several comments stating, "Jaya Bachchan could have handled the situation in a more polite manner," "Taking photos at a mourning ceremony is inappropriate. Jaya Bachchan was right in her reaction," and "People who bring cameras to such occasions should be removed," among others.