During a conclave, Jaya Bachchan took a dig at Akshay Kumar starrer Toilet Ek Prem Katha. She mocked the title of the film, and called it a 'flop'. Now, the co-producer of Toilet Ek Prem Katha, Prerna Arora, has reacted to Bachchan's statement. She stated that she is a huge fan of the veteran actress and that's why her statement has hurt her. Arora also told Bachchan to check the box office numbers of the film.
According to Bollywood Hungama, while talking about Jaya's statement, Arora said, "Let me first state that I am a huge, HUGE fan of Jayaji. For me, she is the ultimate. I can watch Guddi, Uphaar, Abhimaan, and Mili anytime, anywhere, and feel happy about life. It is, therefore, very hurtful to hear her say that our film Toilet Ek Prem Katha was a flop. Ma’am should check the box office figures. Our film earned a very handsome profit. It was one of the five biggest hits of 2017."
While talking about the title of the film, Arora revealed that even they weren't sure about it initially as it seemed risky to have the word 'toilet' in the title. However, later they agreed to it.
Arora, who has produced multiple Hindi films, said that as a producer she has taken risks. She also pointed out that even Jaya Bachchan took risks in her career. The producer said, "Jaya Ma’am took risks with her role choices all the time. She did Doosri Sita, where she played a woman who murders her abusive husband."
She concluded by stating that she is very proud of Toilet Ek Prem Katha, and would love to show it to Jaya Bachchan if the veteran actress permits.
During India TV's She conclave, Jaya Bachchan was asked about movies that promote government's social issues and campaigns, and when she was given an example of Toilet Ek Prem Katha, the veteran actress said, "Abhi aap naam bhi dekhiye, main aisi picture khud kabhi naa dekhne jao. Toilet Ek Prem Katha, yeh koi naam hai? Yeh koi title hai? (Look at the name of the film, I would never go to watch such movies. Toilet Ek Prem Katha, is this even a title?)."
She then asked the audience whether they will go and watch a movie which has a title like this. When only a few people raised their hands, Bachchan said, "Itne log mein chaar log haath utha rahe hai, very sad. Picture flop hai. (In so many people, only four have raised their hands, very sad. Movie is a flop)."
