Filmfare's Editor-in-Chief Jitesh Pillai pens a heartfelt ode to the feisty and authentic Jaya Bachchan, reflecting on her remarkable filmography, her life beyond the screen, and her fearless stance on social issues. In his words: Why do I love Jaya Bachchan? Because she's real. She's forthright, she's feisty, and if you like straight talkers, it's easy to warm up to Jaya Bachchan. To state that she made an impact much before her Bollywood debut, Guddi, in Satyajit Ray's Mahanagar, would be stating the obvious.