Harivanshrai Bachchan's grief after the death of his first wife, Shyama. He noted that his father was depressed until he eventually met Teji Bachchan, Amitabh's mother, whom he married later.

The renowned poet was first married to Shyama Bachchan, but according to reports she died a few years into the marriage. He also spoke about how his father eventually met his mother Teji.