Toilet: Ek Prem Katha Producer Responds To Jaya Bachchan's Remark On The Title

The 2017 comedy-drama Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, featuring Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar in lead roles, has recently made headlines after Jaya Bachchan criticized its title and called it a flop at a conclave.

Responding to her remarks, producer Prerna Arora expressed her disappointment while acknowledging her admiration for the veteran actress. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, Prerna said, "Let me first state that I am a huge, HUGE fan of Jaya ji. 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 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."

Prerna further explained the creative thought process behind the film's title, emphasizing the risks taken in choosing an unconventional name. "We weren't sure about the title at first. It seemed risky to have the word 'toilet' in the name, especially before 'A Love Story.' But eventually, we settled on it because it was bold and meaningful.

As a producer, I have taken risks. What is cinema if it only sticks to the expected? Jaya Ma'am took risks with her role choices all the time. She did Doosri Sita, where she played a woman who murdered her abusive husband. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha is a film I am very proud of. I would love to show it to Jaya Ma'am if she would permit."

For those unaware, Jaya Bachchan had commented on the film, saying, "Look at the name of the film; I would never go to watch such movies. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha-is this even a name? Is it a good title? Please tell me, how many of you would watch a film with such a title? The film is a flop."

On the professional front, Jaya Bachchan was last seen in Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.