Chandigarh 19 march 2025 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau): Veteran actor Jaya Bachchan has criticised the title of Akshay Kumar’s 2017 film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. Jaya also asked the audience if they would watch a movie with such a title. She also called it a “flop film”.
Jaya Bachchan criticises Toilet: Ek Prem Katha title
Jaya Bachchan was given the example of the film while talking about movies with social messages. She said, “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 it a name? Is it a good title? How many of you will go and watch films with such titles).”
She asked the audience to respond who all would watch the movie and a few of them raised their hands. Jaya instantly said, “Picture flop hai (It’s a flop film).”
About Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017) is a comedy-drama film directed by Shree Narayan Singh. Apart from Akshay, the film also stars Bhumi Pednekar. The film emphasizes the eradication of open defecation and the importance of toilets, especially in rural areas. The film received positive reviews from critics for its scripting and performances.
It was a commercial success domestically and globally. The film received three nominations at the Filmfare Awards, including Best Film, Best Director for Narayan Singh and Best Actor for Akshay.
Summary: Jaya Bachchan criticizes Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, calling it a “flop film” and stating she would never watch such a movie.