$$$ Koffee With Karan $$$

She pioneered natural acting in mainstream films… She played her own rules and went on to become the most respected actor in Indian cinema. She's a successful wife, mother, politician and the first lady of the Indian film fraternity. Karan's first guest this week was none other than Jaya Bachchan. His second guest is one of the most beautiful women in the country and in the world. She was a reigning woman in the movies and continues to dominate our hearts. She is the most gorgeous and stunning Member of Parliament- Hema Malini. Also joining them were their daughters, Shweta Nanda and Esha Deol.

From reliving old memories to clearing misunderstanding… from discussing arguments in parliament to talking about tiffs with their daughters, Jaya Bachchan and Hema Malini have a great time on the show! Jaya talks about being a support system to her husband and now… to her son. For the first time ever, she talks about her daughter-in-law-to-be and how thrilled she is that Aishwarya is going to be a part of the family very soon. Hema and Jaya reminisce times spent on the sets of Sholay and how they strongly feel that the film should not be re-made! They also jokingly complain to Karan how Bollywood doesn't offer challenging roles to older actresses, and how he should change that! Their daughters join them on the show and add to the fun by discussing their relationship with their mothers, marriage and their careers!

And just when the Q&A wraps up, the fun doubles with the fiery rapid fire round! Would Hemaji like to play Mausi in Ram Gopal Verma's Sholay? Which actress needs a change of PR agency according to her? Who needs a wardrobe makeover according to Hemaji and Esha? Would Esha be allowed to participate in Big Brother? What does Abhishek Bachchan have that his dad doesn't, according to Jayaji and Shweta? What would be the perfect star-cast of Abhimaan out of the current lot of actors? One piece of marriage advice Jayaji would give Ash and Abhishek? Does she prefer her husband playing Jai or Gabbar? Karan makes it tougher this time to qualify for the hamper, with the mother-daughter compatibility test!

Excerpts from the interview

Karan: So both of you'll besides being members of parliament have one big thing in common and that is "Sholay" and that's something, which is so topical that it's wonderful to talk about at any point of time actually! Anything you remember? What was your experience on the sets of Sholay?
Jaya: You know we used to drop in and say hello! There was nothing like, "Oh my God! What's she doing?" or anything like that! You know it was very different.

Karan: What's also strange is the husband-wife combinations were the main leads and they went on to become.. It's quite something actually…
Jaya: I should have played Basanti!
Karan: You should have played Basanti?
Jaya: Because I loved Dharmendra (Laughs) You know when I saw him for the first time and I was introduced to him.. there was a sofa like this… I went and hid behind it
Karan: Why?
Jaya: I was so nervous! I didn't know what to do. There was this fantastic looking man. I still remember what he was wearing- white trousers and a white shirt and he looked like a Greek God!

Karan: That everyone says… Hemaji said the same thing when she first laid eyes on him!
Jaya: Poor you! You are stuck because of that! (Laughs)
Hema: Yeah! I am stuck because of that! (Laughs) I saw him at a premiere and I was just shocked!
Karan: He had that impact on women!
Hema: Of course he has!
Karan: And he still does!
Hema: Yes! He has still…
Karan: How sweet!

Karan: Would you say that Aishwarya is the perfect choice for the family?
Jaya: I think so! I think its wonderful that she's such a big star herself but when we're all together I've never seen her push herself and I like that quality. I like it that she stands behind, she's quiet, she listens and she's taking it all in! And another beautiful thing is that she's fitted in so well!

Karan: Into the family?
Jaya: Not only into the family. She knows this is family.. these are good friends and this is how one is supposed to be!
Karan: So you would say she is the ideal Mrs. Abhishek Bachchan?
Jaya: I think so!
Karan: Well that's wonderful because when I see you around her I get that! I get that you are completely thrilled!
Jaya: Yeah!

Karan: Shweta, do you think that the men take prominence in the house?
Shweta: Yes! They're attention seekers!
Jaya: The biggest baby takes the most attention.
Karan: Which is your son?
Jaya: No!
Karan: Oh! Your husband!
Jaya and Shweta: Yes!
Karan: Do you think he's the biggest baby?
Jaya and Shweta: Yes!
Jaya: Completely!

Karan: You never miss the glamour and the glitter?
Shweta: Actually it's very easy for me because I get all the perks but none of the responsibilities.
Karan: Really?
Shweta: Yeah! I can live the most semi-normal life unlike all of them and then I enjoy the fun things like coming on your show!(Laughs)

Karan: Esha, are you close to mom? Do you tell her about your relationships, about boyfriends? Are you'll like buddies?
Esha: Yeah Yeah! Completely!
Jaya: Liar!
Esha: What liar?(Laughs)
Karan: So you know everything that's happening?
Hema: Both the girls.. whatever's happening.. they tell me!
Karan: Do you get shocked sometimes when they come and tell you details?
Esha: We don't get into that many details!
Hema: I told them from the beginning… whatever's happening, come and tell me! I don't want to hear it from out you know!
Karan: And read in the magazines! Sometimes do you hide articles? Like sometimes people write all kinds of rubbish…
Esha: No! But right now, no ones writing any kind of rubbish about me also.. it's so boring!
Karan: They're not even writing any rubbish!