Rendezvous with Simi Garewal Amitabh Bachchan & Jaya - 1998 

Simi Garewal is just amazing! The way she speaks, her voice, the poise she got within herself is just unmatchable. Very nice way of asking tough questions to her guests and making them feel the vibe. No wonder every guest in the show seemed so real and comfortable while going through their life journey verbally! Love for you Ma'am! From Chittagong, Bangladesh ❤!

If "I found her fit for the family's reputation so I married her while she's absolutely NOT MY TYPE" had a face, it would be this man!

When simi ji asked , " is he a romantic?" And Jaya ji replied - " not with me." The pain behind those words and that smile was quite visible

So dominating and such cold eyes. He was literally controlling her answers. But silence speaks volumes and so did Jaya's long pauses in between. The undercurrent was so strong that even the viewers could feel it

This interview had 1000 wtf moments, I just love how calm and composed Simi is throughout the interview! Her grace, elegance and skills just astonishes me everytime!

This woman has gone through a lot and that is why she appears cold hearted to the media. Such a strong woman. Not all celebrity lives are glittery. Things can go toxic too. This interview had so much silence. Simi ji you were and will always be the one host I admire.

Simi: "Is He Romantic? " Jaya Bacchan: " Not with me"👀

I have got literally more respect for jaya now. She's endured alot but still have this smiling face. Her line about Amitabh's priorities has what touched me the most. She wasn't even his end priority but still she found her happiness.

As a woman, I am glad this interview is out there for people to watch. People rush to criticize a woman for her words, frustration, for being not-so-friendly etc. but hardly anyone notices what the woman has gone through and what changed her. Surely Mrs. B today is a bit arrogant and insensitive(about gatekeeping issues in Bollywood). But do people even see Mr. A today as a person with a facade and in reality, he used to be how he is in this interview?

Amitabh sounded diplomatic whereas Jaya was simple, nothing, hidden inside. Jaya would have been much happier had she married a simple & plain hearted man.

Amitabh as an actor 10, husband 2. Jaya as an actor 10, wife 10.

“That’s because I am a husband, I am meant to criticise you” - AB when Jaya says that he always criticises her. Sometimes I can’t believe he’s the same Amitabh Bachchan who I used to watch and admire on KBC show for his humility and non-arrogance..down to earth attitude and polite mannerisms. It was so normal to say such things back then without facing a backlash. I bet if AB talks and behaves like that now in any talk show people wouldn’t have it.

Watching this just after watching Srk and Gauri's interview. How dominating this man is and how liberating Srk is as a husband. Gauri looks full of life and laughter while Jaya Ji looks intimidated.

OMG, there are a hell lot of a "cringe" moments in this interview. I feel little bad yet so proud of Simi ji, for being able to smartly maneuver through this couple's discomfort. Hats Off Simiji

As a mother she gives herself 10 points .... N that's great .... Every mommy should learn this ...

The media always portrayed Jaya to be the overbearing and difficult one. This interview shows otherwise.

This must have been one of the toughest interviews. There is too much tension. Can't feel the love.

Oh God.. Marriage is difficult, complicated and weird if people don't respect each other equally or love each other equally.

Jaya is suppressed... her feelings had been dominated by money, status and social ladder. She was such a jovial expressive girl in her early days. Such artistic elements had been missed after marrying such a controlling and overambitious person like Amitabh bachchan. She could perfectly project her worldwide career by pursuing her ambitions. But it's her conscious choice and we are nowhere to deny. She deserved more fame, more respect, more attention and love. A life of a great artist could be spent artistically... Thank you Simi... wish I will be a guest in your rendezvous at least once in my lifetime. Working on self development and hope I will become better human than yesteryear...

These two are miserable in their marriage. There is no love, no affection, no sexual chemistry between these two. They have settled, and they know it.

So they never got along, never felt in love with each other. Amitabh married her because he wanted a traditional woman to be his wife who he never thought Rekha would be, he must have thought that she was too bold for their family. So many wrong things have happened in these three people's lives. After watching Rekha And Amitabh Bacchan's interviews, now we know that the diplomatic man destroyed two women's lives for his stupid ideas of the conservative traditional woman to handle his family. I feel bad for both of them, the bitterness of Jaya is often seen in the media for years and Rekha, being so romantic who lives in her illusion of her hero.

Where is she now ? There’s so simplicity , sincerity , authenticity in these interviews ! Coffee With Karan is such a lousy program ! I don’t know why people don’t demand this type of serials anymore !

The fact that they did Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gham and I thought they both had to act that kind of sickeningly patriarchal husband and wife relationship until watching this interview and realised they literally just enacted their real life as couple into the screen! If I have understood anything about femininity, it is that, if you don't let the feminine inside a woman flow and neglect the inner turmoils, leave it pestering, dominate its natural ways, then no matter how many roles you give a her that is societally considered 'a women's job' all you will end up in is a spiteful, emotionless, frustrated and depressed woman with absolutely no spark. This is what people fail to understand. Being neglectful and dominating is not attractive to a woman and definetly not what a masculine man would be in a relationship. You need to be in touch with your femine self as a man, to have empathy especially in a relationship with a woman and so that you acknowledge your own mental health instead of thinking being stiff and emotionless is a what a man should be. No wonder jaya seems so frustrated nowadays.

These interviews are just brilliant! They are so much more genuine than Karan Johar’s silly trash. I really hope you make these kinds of interviews today.

I adore the way Simi Garewal interviews and asks such tough questions with so much ease and grace that the other person doesn't feel uncomfortable at all. That is one great thing about Rendezvous with Simi Garewal

A father shouldn't rate a mother who stays at home and shouldn't call her impatient. She gave the right answer to him. Is it easy to deal with fact that your husband is having fun outside and you are stuck at home with the children. The one who looks after the children whole day long only knows this.

The way Amitabh is staring at Jaya when she speaks like he's ready to scold her at any moment she says something wrong. And the way Jaya says silent when he speaks like she has to accept everything he says quietly...

He frightened me!! He could control me like nobody else.. and I liked allowing him to do that. I wanted to please him.. Hmmm… Sounds like a couch convo with a therapist. Red Flags!!

Rekha dodged a bullet, she is divinely protected 😂

Jaya Ji, is my favourite and I understand why her nature changed over the years. When husbands dominated and don’t pay attention, women get frustrated and take it out either on the kids or outsiders.

Wow, the aggression, control & toxic masculinity is unbelievable!! Jaya ji is petrified of him. She has such class and dignity, held the family together and this man’s reputation. Right from the affair with rekha to being so disrespectful to her, this interview is a great example of how she was treated , like a doormat. Such a man is revered and praised. He may be a good actor, but is a terrible human being. I can’t believe how triggered he got when she mentioned she was a bit frightened of him. And the disrespect is insane! Jaya ji mentioning yes it was love at first sight and he mentioning, “ I wanted a conversative traditional woman who I can work it out” literally means “I want a woman I can control and someone who is flexible to stick around even when I have an affair” Huge respect to Jaya ji🫡 she definitely deserves better !! Love how simi was so composed during the interview!!

During this interview she looks scared of him somewhere and uncomfortable I felt! He looked quite a difficult person at that time!

When I see jaya bacchan on TV In 2019 i wonder where her laughter lost ....She is no more lik before .... She gets angry soo and look arrogant ...I feel like life demanded lot From her

She clearly said how least her priority is !!! I feel bad for jaya ji .... M happy now she is more vocal in the present day !

Yes Jaya jee is always 10 out of 10 any point. It’s very difficult to live the life the way she has handled so well with dignity & elegance God bless her

Jaya has a lot of pain, hurt and frustrations in her heart that comes out in the form of her angry words. I really feel for her, especially when she speaks of journalists writing nasty articles that involve a family, children, etc. People who are judging her as 'doormat' and 'crazy' have little exposure to such fragile and complex situations. It is clear that Jaya loves Amitabh but he is not in love with her. Perhaps, they got married in a spur, and now regretting it. One is trying to save the marriage for her love and children, the other is compromising for the sake of society. Both are toiling for family and this cruel, judgmental society.

Even on air, he gives me such a soulless vibe. Jaya will definitely reach moksha. 🙏🏻 What a great spiritual tool this AB is.

Understand why she is the way she is now.. it was a loveless marriage which was being pushed ahead by their children & their image as the most powerful couple in Bollywood. Earlier she was subtle but with time she went on to become truly bitter.. which is totally relatable

no 'koffee' can match this rendezvous.

Wen kids is the reason for the marriage...means two people for not in love with eachother...today I came to knw ..the anger of Jaya Bachchan is due to her failure in love in the marriage..

Is it only me who is feeling awkward watching this interview.. I mean there are lot of awkward moments..

the best thing about simmi garewal is that she's less of an interrogator and more if a therapist. Her question/answers are eye openers.

Such deep and meaningful interviews that helped us take a glimpse of the true personalities of stars have ceased to exist in today's times. Hope such a format would continue for today's stars as well.

She's soooo damn generous to rate this kind of a husband a Big 5.

No one can match the elegance of Simi !! The way she conducts herself is so classy , her voice is honestly the most calming thing I have ever heard. Make a comeback for sure , we are so done with trashy interviews and we need this class back. No one can do it like you do.

Seeing this interview in 2020, it is abundantly clear that they are a mismatch with no true love between them. It is clearly a surprise that they are still husband & wife. Probably because divorce could have had drastic effect on his career.

After seeing Jaya Bachan's public outbursts, I wanted to see her early life and interviews. I have observed that she was in a loveless marriage with a husband who won't let her talk her own views, who belittled her every time and tried to talk for her. Not giving her a opportunity to let her voice be heard. I feel bad for her, sacrificing her own dreams to build her family. I am sure that now she realizes many things and wishes her life would have turned otherwise and that's why she is so bitter. I feel sorry for her, it is true that no amount of money can buy you happiness

Now I understand why's this woman has so much bitterness in her....😢😢

Maybe if divorce wasn't so stigmatized back then, jaya could've left his ass

Impatient is because you go and cheat with women and she is at home taking care of your kids and she is not getting any love. Amitab is a cheater and controlling whole his family. Poor Jaya, stayed in a bad marriage But she has grace to do that. Wish all good for her.

I am yet to see anyone in the media or otherwise who is in true sense so gracious, elegant, soft spoken and conducts all interviews with such ease and make it all so delightful,listenable, and viewable. I Adore you Simi.

simi to jaya is he romantic? jaya says not with me that says a lot about their marriage and in my opinion jaya is in love with him but he's not in love at all I don't even think he likes her that much

After this interview I confirm that Amitab is a complicated man ..

Funny how Jaya's hair has white strands in it and looks beautiful, while Amitabh's is fully black

jaya has so much pain of deprivation in her eyes,she has compromised all her life,

Jaya was a candle in front of the arrogant Sun......she was not only overshadowed but also ramshackled & baked by the gravity & heat of a Husband - Successful Actor, brutally sarcastic person & extremely dominant male. This Interview makes it even more evident

jaya ji is screaming out loud that amit has not treating her well .

Simi felt her pain too and understood his lied 🤥

11:10 to 11:15 is so awkward. Jaya ji was trying to put on a brave front and give that token answer but almost broke down when Simi ji stared at her with that expression. I used to find it quite funny when I saw Jaya ji's public outbursts but now a lot of it makes sense. She has had such a difficult personal life and that has turned her bitter. This interview proves how her husband disrespects her. Watch their 2004 interview with their kids, even the kids were mean to her and insulted her. They grew up seeing their father disrespect their mother and walk all over her so they too think they can publicly humiliate her. Even as recently as on Koffee With Karan 2 years ago the siblings were making fun of their mother. They never make fun of their dad ever. Shameful. Jaya ji deserved better.

One of the best celebrity interviews done in India. How vulnerable she could make her guests, without once raising her pitch !!

Your interviews make it look so easy. These are the same people who haven't opened up about their life since years but with you, they really speak up. Not only you ask the right questions, it looks like you've done enough research to know when to ask what. Lovely interviews ma'am, big fan !

"I got frightened " ! Mr Bachchan repeated with a touch of sarcasm and shock 😲 😳 Jaya Bachchan is beautiful 😍 and she was a fabulous Actor especially in films like Guddi and Mili. She made a perfect pair with the late Sanjeev Kumar and Jeetendra

when she said she rates herself 10 as a mother man i felt so good.

Oh man it was awkward at 23 min mark when she was like, "oh amit ji puts everyone even the make-up artist before me." Yikes. Clearly unhappy but staying together because it's been years.

Absolutely love your interviews Simi ji. So graceful - something that deeply lacks in today's interviews. Please bring back Rendezvous.. miss your interviews so much 💕💕

Jaya looks gorgeous.she is naturally beautiful

Such a loveless marriage, both seem to be tired by the burden of carrying it for the sake of kids, society, image, status. Sad lives. Jaya is so desperate for little bit of love, appreciation from her husband while he is so cold towards her.

His priorities are his parents his children his profession his makeup artist and many more then me but i m still happy with it Those words of jaya speaks volume of what she has endured all these years

this whole video was so hard to sit through, props to the interviewer for handing it so graciously.

He got a 5/10 as a husband when he thought he was a 7.5 😂 That was kinda hilarious. Idky💀

I’m started watching these episodes at 19 years of age and I’m 23 now , I still watch them on repeat and I wish to see you back again ❤️🤍 It’s a request Simi ji , please consider 💕 Loads of love and admiration 🌸

That rating round is so honest and awkward. P.s. you should never tell a mother that she is not good at her job.

Most uncomfortable interview for both of them seems like they are just adjusting.

This interview shows us, never get married to a person who are not in love with!

A lot of difference in Amitabh Bacchan in 1998 and 2004 interview. Says a lot about how a man who has fought with his failures and risen from ashes again! He found a new confidence in himself 👏👏👏

I like how Simi addresses Jaya at the start of interview..a wife has lot more of her own other than just being a wife.. Simi kodos to you, amazing display of sensitivity makes you best talk show host ever👏👏

Can't believe I am watching all these interviews, I started with the interview that simi jee has with Amitabh and his whole family and then this. This is not just an interview, it feels like you are getting an experience of a lifetime of the person being interviewed. Applause.

Applause to Simi Garewal, she did it superb. Just love her soothening voice and style

I liked it that they were truthful to the viewers. You could sense their sincerity.

They probably had a fight after this interview.

Jaya now remains so frustrated with life because she did not gain that "fame" in bollywood .... she sacrificed and compromised all her lifetime and her beauty did not get that much of applause in media .... I mean she deserved more fame .... Her talent got literally wasted due to household work.....

Simi Garewal is a very poised and calm interviewer and knows how to put her guests at ease. Smart and kind lady.

I like this interview (versus the later 3 part ones), the two of them were more in-tuned, playful, honest...like married people. I like Jaya's candidness on where she is on his list... 'if there is someone else..." ..................... this woman, like most women, knows. But she is committed to her promise of marriage, both admirable and sad.

When Amitabh said that Abhishek has my temperament then how Jaya rolled her eyes

That “what else Amit Ji” was a slap on AB’s face. This interview has so many WTF moments for real.

Simi ji please come up with a new season ,we want these graceful interviews back🥺

Congrats to the bachans for being so real in this interview. Really candid and honest.

I love this show!!!! It reminds how good that era was! heart to heart talk, no non sense and gossip, everything was so genuine and pure!! If possible, can you please! please! re-start this show and invite all these guests again ! A you tube show! Love from Australia

I just want to believe that Amitabh and Jaya were just having a bad day or a bad fight before this interview. But its Simi who has conducted herself so gracefully

I love how jaya bachhan calls her husband amit ji, it's sweet

This interview says it all about their relationship! Abuse doesn’t have to be physical it can be mental and emotional!!😢

Nice interview, but they are very different people. I felt Amitabh is more lost in what he wants and what it takes to get the image he wanted to be praised for. Jaya seems more focused about her role as a mother and wife. He needs to be more appreciative and affectionate towards his wife.

Now I understand why he didn’t marry Parveen Bobby or Rekha , that’s because they were his equals they matched his star power and were outspoken independent women. He married jaya because she never questioned him and he easily controlled her

Amitabh Bachan's reaction when Jaya says she is not bothered by the confessions he received was cold

Simi you are the best interviewer bollywood has had the pleasure of having. Yr interviews are real, polite, cultured and brings out the thruth from the person that no interviewer can do. I can see the celebrities respect u and i think what sets u apart is that u sincerely interview them and give them the respect in return

Oh man, the way he got offended by so many things.. while also comtrolling her responses.. tall red flag bruh

Jaya looking soo cute and adorable .Her natural beauty .charming ,smile, innocent ohhh she is too pretty love u jaya mam

All the interviews are sucha boon during lockdown.

The preference list of amitabh by jaya ji says it all..

I used to watch your show as a kid, but am watching it again after years. Something I couldn't appreciate as a kid, but now do very much is your honesty in not shying away from asking the most difficult questions, yet with an empathy, sensitivity and graciousness that is amazing. Also amazing is the way you help your guests peel back the layers with your probing, yet tactful questions so we are able to appreciate the person within. Hats off!