The Economic Times

When Jaya Bachchan rescued a 'crying' movie director facing student outrage amid film shoot. They threatened to blacken my face

Jaya Bachchan's softer side emerged when she aided director Tigmanshu Dhulia. Dhulia faced threats and opposition while filming 'Haasil' at Allahabad University. The university authorities believed the movie portrayed student politics negatively. Bachchan intervened by contacting Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh. This helped resolve the conflict, though the word 'Allahabad' was banned from the film.