Amitabh Bachchan said his wife Jaya Bachchan affectionately called him 'Lambu ji' for several years, recalling the nickname humorously. He noted that his late father Harivansh Rai Bachchan jokingly suggested a name change while they discussed family heights, and Ranbir Kapoor joined the banter during a film promotion for 'Ramayana'.
Why it matters
Fans get a light‑hearted glimpse of Amitabh and Jaya’s personal banter.
Key facts
- The nickname 'Lambu ji' was used for a few years.
- Amitabh Bachchan is 6 feet 2 inches tall.
- Jaya Bachchan is about 5 feet 3 or 4 inches tall.
- Harivansh Rai Bachchan suggested a name change during the height discussion.
- Ranbir Kapoor was present during the 'Ramayana' film promotion.
Evidence
Official source, or corroborated across several outlets.
- Amitabh Bachchan reveals Jaya Bachchan called him 'Lambu ji’ for a few yearstimesofindia.indiatimes.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- Amitabh Bachchan recalls Jaya Bachchan’s cute nickname for him, but says his father eventually put a stop to ithindustantimes.com(opens in a new tab)
- Amitabh Bachchan Says Jaya Bachchan Used To Call Him "Lambu Ji"ndtv.com(opens in a new tab)
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