Being Her Own Bachchan: Shweta Bachchan Nanda talks to Barkha Dutt

Emerging from the shadows of a mighty surname Shweta Bachchan Nanda is all set to publish her first book- Paradise Towers. She has also launched her own fashion label this month. She speaks to Barkha Dutt on finding her own voice as a woman

[@isshiomi6364]

First time saw Shweta Bachhan Nanda's Interview.. What a humility!...Shweta ji , Very modest, very humble and down to earth person....Best wishes to her...May Shri Ganapatibappa bless Shweta ji and her family ....

[@Googlegirl26]

This was a lovely interview. The rude and lazy commenters below clearly didn’t watch the video and can’t stop trolling and being jealous. She addresses nepotism, she acknowledges her privilege, she just wants to do something after 20 years of raising children and putting her dreams on hold. We can all relate to this. I appreciated this interview.

[@shubhangidivey746]

OMG she talked so well , grounded.. her diction, the way she wanted us to understand .. wonderful 👍

[@dkmk2969]

I adore shweta bachaan so much... I realy like her personality n her calm her humbleness was so good that attracts us to follow her like an example... Congragulations shweta

[@genten777]

What a well spoken lady Shweta is!!! I am really impressed by the way she speaks and her tone of voice!! She is very attractive!! Amitabh and Jaya have done a terrific job in raising her!!

[@cauverykanade3942]

To Shweta Bachchan's point she hasn't yet achieved it. Her book and fashion line are yet to be read and appreciated. Mithali Raj has proved herself. Ironic she received the award from Shweta.

[@abirmukherjee458]

The media is a joke in our country.

[@prairiehorse6168]

It's so nice to see an opportunity to publish her book via a renowned publisher while thousands of writers struggle to even get their foot in the door. Nepotism zindabad.

[@BOBO-wq9mx]

👌👌👌👌👌

[@The_VP]

Haha smart comment!

[@chetanaprashanth1943]

👍👍

[@sanghamitra9990]

It's true

[@sujatasahoo6446]

Correct

[@zeenath5830]

Its the 1st time I find her so elegant and beautiful and she does sound so nervous for someone who can speak so well. Was very very interesting to listen to this whole chat show. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@ila8426]

👌

[@sunshinetarot5483]

I enjoyed this interview. Shweta is intelligent, articulate, well informed and very grounded.

[@babyyoda5140]

In this pair, I honestly respect Barkha more. The difference between a woman who is sheltered and one who has been through the storms is out for us to see.

[@genten777]

Baby : Also in this interview the difference between a woman and a lady has been made very clear!!

[@radhasen2604]

Barkha is a good Tv anchor. She is not a nose digger like Oprah! She poses personal questions and polite enough to allow her guests to answer without interruption. She is a down to earth, unpretentious person. She is a perfect anchor.

[@sweetys3266]

Last 10 minutes are gold and the statement on Tanushree Dutta and women in general laudable and couldn’t have said it better!

[@ila8426]

Kudos

[@citizenofnowhere7776]

I am seriously sick of rich people (everywhere) getting to live their dream because of their money and then act like they are so brilliant.

[@sheekadaDahab]

Most of Them are DUMB and can't do NOTHING without their "rich" family

[@ireen6054]

Instead of basing rich people do something for yourself. We all have 24 hours a day...Reach to your full potential..they work their butt off to be there where they are now...and where we are gonna born is not in our hand so why are you being so rude to them 🤪

[@PY-vh6in]

citizenofnowhere777 oh so they are rich, that’s your problem? Go and grab a job!

[@Anonymous47]

An objective opinion here - first of none of us have a choice to pick our parents, when we enterthis world. So, the star kids didn't as well. Rich and offspring of famous people may have some advantages and yes they have the confidence from support structure to speak and act like they are brilliant. But we also don't have to rush to judgement that they aren't brilliant because they are rich and famous. It's tough for most of us to fullfilll our dreams because it's a hell of a hard work. That's why we respect SRK, Aishwarya and Kangana to name a few as where they are today with their hard work and talent. Also, I get us wrong to making people feel they are brilliant. Stop watching useless films with family friends acting in it, looking like a bollywood rich people's party (Karan Johar movies, for example); or silly moives of Salman khan where acting means silly dance steps and putting sun glassesin the back. If you like their style let them be models, not actors. So, audience need to take reesponsibility for this. Allow Shweta Bachchan her time and let her show her ability. It's not fair she pays the price for her family being a famous one.

[@ramanivisa2113]

Her father worked very hard to give this benefit for his children. Instead of crying on rich children, work hard and give that benefit to your children. In this generation, it's easy to publish, if your content is great.

[@jollythankachan8553]

loved what she said in the end, it applies to all women, I would be nervous too if I were her, please don't judge anyone by their looks, she spoke her heart!!

[@bornhungry7371]

I agree

[@yellowframesartstudio2528]

She is very genuine and humble. I really love how she accepts the complexities of her life. She is a good mom and a wonderful daughter. 😊

[@swatianil1]

Saw her at London Heathrow airport, she seemed drawing everyone's attention. Now she seemed very humble. Acting in genes.

[@swatianil1]

No sweetheart, I was travelling with her,coming back to Mumbai on BA flight. She was with her mate Kajal Anand. 😄😄

[@ta4256]

I can understand what you meant. See what she is wearing and the entire look. Conscious effort to look humble.

[@swatianil1]

@@ta4256 It's all right. Children are grown up. She got enough time on hand to explore her talent now. If she wants to make career out of it, then, why not? Creative writing is God gift, you can't buy it or sell it, only because you got famous parents. Readers will give her thumps up or down soon. Fashion label is art of collecting worldwide fine pieces and put it in your showroom or create your own piece out of that available knowledge. Common girls struggle is , even if she writes a novel, she will not get publisher so easy and if she got interest in fashion, she will not get a chance to sit in a first row of any fashion week ramp.

[@ta4256]

@@swatianil1 i didn't say anything about all what u are saying. I just agreed to the main comment because i felt it was a conscious effort to look humble and soft spoken.

[@swatianil1]

@@ta4256 ohh...agree

[@jeenajoseph3560]

The last line said by shweta for her daughter is awesome

[@mrrajarshi1]

when you're a daughter or wife of a filthy rich person, it's never too late for anything.

[@miss42310]

Wow you seem miserable

[@mrrajarshi1]

what made u think so? lol

[@Showermewithflowers]

True lucky and blessed girl but after watching her interview she is raised right! Super simple and very genuine girl.

[@moonlight__3136]

jimmy 😂😂😂😂

[@ritushukla9284]

@ jimmy: and its only now cuz she wants to compete aishwarya rai. otherwise she has been jobless from eternity. the moment her children started speaking she put them in the boarding school. what work she had. but after aish married in their family she is super jealous of her achievements and keeps hovering in mumbai.

[@Chupsssse]

guys if she get this platform then its her luck and its not her fault . she is so adorable and so honest humble and wish her the best !

[@kamlarampersaddesilva3679]

Good point

[@ay-by9qs]

So well put! Its her luck not her fault 👍

[@surmahaq5497]

Very down to earth, clam, intelligent ... Like you so much Shweta... Keep it up...stay blessed

[@anjukejriwal3915]

Down to earth ........r u in ur senses

[@kailashramola8931]

Wow what a clean heart, a true genuine soul in that plastic world Loved every bit of it 👏👏👏👏

[@manjusthia]

I like this woman. Honest down to earth and so beautiful but she doesn't even know it. Good luck to her.

[@Kareena1988]

get off the meth and the crack

[@swatiutkur]

This is probably the first time I found her very humble and down to earth. In most of her interviews she has behaved like a snob. I’m glad to see this other side of her. All the best to her

[@nalini952]

Swetha you are famous too in your own beautiful ways dear . Best wishes from our family members for your current and future archivements 💞💐

[@ushapatel8241]

I love shweta bachhan

[@nalini952]

@Sumeet P God Bless you my child . No one is good for nothing . Every one has reason to this life it's up to the individual to figure out what's it and live their Life to the fullest dear ❤️

[@saisha783]

Watching this really feel sorry for the actual good writers.

[@sabihaali7115]

Beautiful interview!!! Never had heard Shewta speaking! She is very well versed and soft spoken. All the best to her for her new ventures!! Speaks highly of her great upbringing and to add to it Barka Dutt's interviews always worth listening!!

[@indirakayv6660]

🤭

[@VijayKumar-yh1zu]

Impressed by her honesty and simplicity. No airs.

[@sunnek]

I see so many nasty comments here. Shwetha and abhishek r such well behaved,grounded ppl,inspite of being born to a very privileged family.if any of u writing nasty comments were in her place,u wouldnt be on the ground.

[@ramanivisa2113]

People are behaving like rich khaandan mein paida hona paap hi. ... Too much negativity

[@dibyendukar7609]

Can't agree more

[@angrycoala6470]

You are beautiful strong admirable genuine daughter of Amitabh Bachchan and our Nation don't take these comments seriously these comments are written by jealous people or half educated unhappy Souls who can't see any thing good in others just imagine how miserable they are I wonder what kind of life they are living beautiful souls find positive in negative situations don't even take notice of them you are doing very well proud of you be confident be yourself you are so honest I shared your interview with my daughters in UK and America and my sister my Daughter in law when we are going to hear again from you love you may God fulfill your every Dream

[@juneclarke7618]

Sweetness personified!!!! Anyone could read simplicity looking at Shweta. Can't wait to read her book...

[@yusufabdullahi4786]

"I see myself as some one related to famous people". That's what make me like her the most. She is so humble and down to earth.

[@deepamurthy7105]

Why media is giving so much hype ? Ok she wrote a book - Appreciate it..We hv so many well renowed authors across all regions yet to shine in limelight ..!!

[@Iamlatha]

They are all not Amitabh Bachchan's daughter.

[@MONETBlockchainAIProject]

Dee Lg because media is paid by these people to promote them..it’s as simple as that

[@sheelashenoy2999]

Sweta it was really a gr8 pleasure to hear u on barkha talk show u were so real n with full of energy in u just like ur dad would love to hear more frm u in future

[@akbarabdulsultanpabani8333]

Very humble person. I love her kindness and simplicity.

[@Unknown-fn6vq]

Had she not been a Bachan,she would not have had so many carrier options.middle class women can not start a fashion line, being rich and popular she can choose to do wat she wants

[@sujatasahoo6446]

Madhu DR True

[@miss42310]

If you really want to you can

[@ritushukla9284]

@madhu DR: fashion line is ok but why mumbai? people stopped wearing clothes in Delhi ?this is simply to show off and bring aish down.

[@lalruatpuiikhiangte7030]

Question : would this woman be given the same platform had she not had a famous surname? No disrespect to her but what has she done to deserve this airtime?

[@radhasen2604]

This is India - a very star struck country! You - who asked why she has been given airtime obviously watched her....! She has written a book and Barkha has been generous enough to promote her. People worldwide are interested in the children and families of famous people...

[@kanavmahajan3748]

I really like the way Shweta speaks. Very classy n polished n grounded.

[@bibizeeboohoo741]

I agree.

[@rockwe5009]

What a beautiful interview ♥️♥️♥️ very well said.. i want to watch more of her interviews ♥️

[@liveletlive2392]

as humble as abhishek and her dad. she is just so natural and not trying hard to impress

[@nishaa687]

In the last minutes of this interview she takes a beautiful stance for women. Kudos to her.

[@ila8426]

🙏👍❣️👌

[@MahaswetaMDas]

Very inspiring Shweta. So proud of you. Kudos👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@avathapliyal4300]

My faith in humanity has been restored .Shweta comes across as such an assuming, modest person ,rather unexpected in a child of mega stars.One realizes that life of rich children is not always a bed of roses..But she has risen above all the toxicity and has emerged a winner A writer ,a fashion designer. Great 👍

[@romapoojari6244]

So elegant simple natural shweta bacchan daughter of a great father mother yet simple soft spoken both abhishek and shweta bacchan ard an example of modesty and respect.

[@amorfati53]

I got to see a new side of shweta rn. She seems so grounded and humble. Hope she’s able to shine through her father’s shadow

[@ThePreityEffect]

Wonderful Interview! Just love her. Well done Shweta- we want to hear more from you. lovable

[@SmartBurd]

She may be pretending to be humble, but the real nervousness is very real. Her breathing & unexpected smiling at sudden applause is too cute and loveable. Yayy. But I want to see the same Sweta after two years. Don’t change. Be vulnerable as you are.

[@marysaldanha7156]

Great to hear simple things from a celebrity daughter like Shweta Bachchan yet very ordinary within and down to earth.

[@TheVicdub]

She is such a breath of fresh air to listen to... I’ve always enjoyed her interviews.

[@manjulakasturi6299]

she is so dignified

[@binap9935]

Shweta is just putting up.an act here of being humble. Watch the real Shweta on Neha Dhupia show

[@shrdhataneja7991]

True

[@shrdhataneja7991]

She was retorting in Simi garewal show...fst time she is humble

[@Aqsaa286]

Debates about nepotism and everything is fine, but guys please don’t become bitter about it. Nepotism does exist and we need to stop it. But it doesn’t mean we just hate and bash everybody who’s related to someone famous. At least hear her out.

[@kamlarampersaddesilva3679]

Totally agree, famous children are also disadvantaged because they've face more scrutiny than others and are bashed more easily. In that way life is unfair to them too. Most comment here is are an example

[@ramanivisa2113]

Well said.

[@mranalsingh9291]

Well said.. Totally agree with you. Don't understand why everyone is no negative

[@ila8426]

True

[@anilar7849]

Nice interview, nice to hear Swetaji s humble voice talk😇👍

[@aninditachatterjee1399]

To have a Surname definitely Helps and definitely helped her And her Mum.....very lucky True

[@jalajajalaja5758]

Dear Shweta You are too humble&very down to earth person❤ God bless ❤🎉

[@sardarzadamohammadyunussah4273]

After watching Shweta Ji, I salute her for being so humble and real and natural. I salute Mega Bachchan for upbringing her so greatly..she was able to Express herself completely without any ambiguity...

[@JayshreeKalbhor-qx5jy]

I love that Shweta Bachchan is true to herself and so simple and humble.

[@jeenajoseph3560]

Nice interview iam46 and used to write before but unable to continue writing but after hearing shweta inspiration I got I will start writing today itself

[@226somnathdey]

I love the fact that her mother Jaya Bhaduri bangs at trolls and doesn't care what anybody says.

[@neera2005]

Her English is actually American . Madhuri Dixit just shows off that she speaks American English.

[@shortmotivator8238]

I am so inspired for humbleness , vulnerability and genuineness .... Thank you Shweta

[@anzellaful]

Nepotism...how she gets all these platforms...I guess we have more brilliant writers than these Bollywood characters !

[@aulakh31]

I wonder what it is in us Indians that makes us want to belittle/pull down anyone who is in some way superior to us ? If the reason given is not nepotism, it is some other, similar reason....... the long and the short of it all being that we are all equal, wallowing in the same muck, and no one person ought to have the audacity to claim that he/she is better than the rest of us. This is a very sickening attitude, and I protest against such posts as the one above.

[@anzellaful]

@@aulakh31 bravo to your protest !

[@vinitachauhan4978]

But audacity to claim that he or she inferior than others,at that time noone come for protest.Inferior are in majority in India and they need more protest than these powerful.

[@drsareekakatkuriphysiother5376]

Gurpreet Singh Aulakh how is shweta superior to us ?

[@Anonymous47]

She did say she didn't feel worthy of the show and didn't want to do it. But the channel wanted her; Burkhas said that Shweta was hard toget. So, why are we blaming her? It's the system. Not just in movies; a big industrialist's son get big position in his company, though the father knows the son isn't better than the other talent out there. Let not our disappoints of not being where we deserve to be 'dictate our opinions on others chances at adventure.

[@LakshmiSrikhandpur]

She's real and educated and that maybe the positive. For those questioning her privilege I'd say she could've been worse...like a druga addict "celeb" or whatever. This isn't surreal. I enjoy her writing and literature.

[@AshishShresthabrt]

First time heard Shweta ... she is so humble and smart lady.... thumbs up for her and best wishes for her new journey as writer....

[@nanditaarora5488]

She accepts the privilege of coming from a renowned and a well known family. A coin always has two sides and judging someone by just an interview or an appearance is not justified. To me, she was impactful and I would want to give her book a read and then decide or rather frame an opinion about her. We all are here and are able to comment here itself proves our own privilege over many others who are still illiterate or have gone blind or are by any means not capable as we are .

[@kamlarampersaddesilva3679]

Excellent point

[@ay-by9qs]

By far the most sensible comment. Even we are privileged than many others. Does that mean poor people should look down upon us? I wish some people were a little kind and non judgemental towards privileged people.

[@reenaroutray9246]

She is just wonderful!! 💕

[@neelnima]

Shweta you are beautiful and such a pure person. You are a great person.

[@rakasanyal4397]

I loved this video.....got the real picture of Shweta .....she speaks from her heart. She has a lot of low self esteem and an inferiority complex. On the other hand I would say, she speaks so well and once she conquers her stage fright she will be at par with successful women. I wish her all the best for the future.

[@kamlarampersaddesilva3679]

Beautiful comment

[@nicmox1630]

She is very nice to listen her voice. Very lay back.

[@ushap7775]

Congratulations Shweta hard to come out from your comfort zone. You are doing a great job. I would love to read your book. Thank-you

[@tamalisen8682]

Very humble and down to earth. Best wishes for the future:)

[@ArshadAli-je7tk]

She is very humble human being down to earth

[@Showermewithflowers]

After watching this interview one can see and feel the genuine simple nature of Shewta Bachan. How she said about Tanushree was beautifully replied and best comment from anyone from Bollywood. At first I didn’t care about reading her book but something super attractive about her will make me read. I love her soft spoken and simple nature. Can’t wait to watch more of her interviews. Bachans did a fabulous job raising their daughter.

[@ritudatta2769]

Hi Roses, Shweta has sold her 'fake' charm to you....Shweta is not simple. This was the marketing strategy. think she (mal)treats Aish out of jealousy. What do you think?

[@Showermewithflowers]

@@ritudatta2769 hmm really? that was very real innocent to me

[@nishashah6230]

Sweta you such a humble learned lady. So happy for you! Keep it up! ❤

[@scorpiongal99]

I think the children have turned out to be better than the parents! I find both Abhishek and Shweta to be soft-spoken and not one bit arrogant considering the lineage. I had watched Shweta's interview on Rendezvous with Simi Garewal and she came across as a humble person. Years later, it's refreshing to see that she is still grounded.

[@ushayadav7626]

I agree. But the credit goes to the parents for their parenting...

[@sarikadeshpanderisbud4056]

Wow...Barkhas supreme vocal chords just damaged my humble eardrums !

[@liveonlifeonhealthcare3240]

How lucky n stressful to b a kid of popular parents......she looks like amithab ji very humble ..........voice is so so amazing ..........

[@ruqsaar1]

Shweta is beautiful and gorgeous and speaks sweetly like jaya mam.

[@amarjotbajaj3773]

Nice to listen to your insight. Reminds to connect with the old days at Sanstriti School to pick up our kids after school hrs. In a line with a book in your hand always.

[@bijaykrishnapanigrahy993]

Sweta Madam is very humble and speaks precisely a lot of things

[@shwetashrivastava4640]

It is so nice to see you as a writer.. You are so soft spoken and no filter in speech i loved it truely...it seems you got such kind of great environment 😄

[@SuperHasu1]

Good to hear her 😍😍 Sensible personality

[@skyglass555]

She's honest. You have to give that to her. Her attitude and demeanor all points to the great upbringing by her parents and family.

[@debasmitapatnaik2309]

I love the poise with she is speaking.

[@namjoshisunita6916]

What a gentle person Just see the difference between Swheta Bachan that she says she has not yet achieved such prestige to be on this platform n Rautela pushing herself everywhere even before having achieved as an actor.

[@kalasunil9280]

What a lovely interview, it gave an insight into a lovely person. Don’t blame her for being born into a life of privilege and married into it. She did not ask for the limelight, but she handles herself with grace and humility. I have lived most of my life aboard and speaks my mother tongue badly, cannot read or write in that language, maybe like most of my conversations is in English this must be the case for her. I for one am looking forward to reading her book. I think Shweta Bachchan Nanda is a beautiful, talented and humble person.

[@deepakmuduli6394]

I don't understand why people always making up things by using Nepotism. Star kids are also human beings they have their own identity. I feel she is very articulate and very grounded. Like the way she portrayed herself.

[@anunusualname6113]

After Twinkle Khanna another wanna be with a below average writing skills got to become a writer because of her surname!! Her only achievement is she is daughter of Amitabh Bachchan and wife of industrialist Nikhil Nanda

[@miss42310]

So I assume you read her book?

[@nnkrishnan2561]

An unusual name 61 did u read her book?

[@grhsp45test58]

And how do you know that. Stop making assumptions. First read the book and then talk.

[@bollyoldclassics]

And you? Don't even like the name your parents gave you? Reveal your name. And you couldn't make a name for yourself, and calling yourself unusual name 61? First make a name for yourself before judging others!

[@ireen6054]

Instead of basing rich people do something for yourself. We all have 24 hours a day...Reach to your full potential..they work their butt off to be there where they are now...and where we are gonna born is not in our hand so why are you being so rude to them 🤪

[@KARAMVIRU4]

salute to Mr Bachhan's....for imparting and instilling so humble attitude to both of ur kid. Particularly SwetA...... Heard u for the first time... still can pip though ur soul.. Amazing maa'm.

[@BabydollBabydoll-zv6cn]

She’s so beautiful from the inside, No pride at all.. God bless

[@georgemarathonthara4975]

My Dear Shweta Ji, Good morning! Nice to see you after a while! Your interview was superb! I heard that you are a wonderful writer and a humanbeing! Best of luck and have a great time ahead. Please convey my love and regards to my favorite journalist Barkha Ji. Thank you so much and God bless you all in abundance 🙏👍❤

[@Raj-Sahu157]

inke pitaji bhi bohot shy aur reserved the jab film industry main naye aaye the ( Anand times -1971). Shweta reminds me of him in 1971. But very glad to see Shweta carries that same shy shrmilapan

[@syedbina]

Shweta you are beautiful, keep writing, one day you may become like your grand parents.

[@aartiriddhi5815]

She's so sweet...and shy also...

[@jackshrimp]

What comes thru is she speaks from the heart

[@aqelasayeda371]

She had so much potential if she decided to be an actor. She is beautiful she is well read intelligent woman. Who has done modeling.

[@happyhealingSupreme0015]

Nice barkha nd shweta ..Good heart women on one stage..

[@ruechawla6893]

Hold on hold on!! So she can’t speak Hindi??!?!? Wasn’t she born and raised mostly in India and still lives there? WTF?! My maid who has never been to India speaks Hindi fluently and a lil Punjabi. I mean seriously? What rubbish is this?!

[@vishaldhar420]

shut up

[@ruechawla6893]

vishal dhar glad you know those two words in English you dumb fuck.

[@TheVicdub]

Shut the fuck up!! I know 4 words in English 😜

[@Ihatemoneyy]

ths is called big BS

[@ruechawla6893]

TheVicdub 😆

[@ushabkushaananth3906]

Very sweet, matured,honest sweta bhachan nanda 🌹🌹

[@ahmadbaig5419]

She is really pretty

[@abbaabba4132]

You used a word “Normal” many times. We also want to see this word in your Daughter’s wedding, Ok? 😊

[@pri8118]

lol

[@drsareekakatkuriphysiother5376]

Barkha dutt sounded really funny when she said and act surprised that I cannot read & write Hindi. 🙄

[@shwetacparkash5950]

Shweta you talk so well. And the way you spoke was very inspiring