India, April 9 -- Today's quote of the day comes from Jaya Bachchan, as April 9 marks the birthday of one of Bollywood's most formidable voices - often described as the industry's unapologetically candid force who takes nonsense from no one. With a career spanning decades across cinema and politics, she has remained known not just for her performances but for her fiercely independent mindset. This spirit was on full display during her conversation with Barkha Dutt on We The Women Asia 2025, where she reflected on life, choices, and the futility of rigid planning.

During the interview, Bachchan was asked a thought-provoking question about whether life had ever challenged her early assumptions - the kind we often form in youth about who we...