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News18
20 hours ago
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- News18
‘Don't Believe In Divorce': Amitabh Bachchan Once Addressed Tension With Jaya Amid Rekha Controversy
In the 80s, rumours of Amitabh Bachchan's affair with Rekha persisted, but he denied divorce to Jaya Bachchan due to his 'Indian values'. Rekha, Amitabh Bachchan, and Jaya Bachchan were the most hit headline-makers of the 80s. An already married Bachchan was rumoured to be smitten by Rekha back in the day. However, nothing materialised since the Sholay star once said that he doesn't 'believe in divorce" amid rumours of tension in his marriage with Jaya. Jaya Bachchan, reportedly, would dismiss rumours of her husband's affair in interviews. As written by Yasser Usman in his book Rekha: The Untold Story, published by Juggernaut, Jaya reportedly once said, 'Let the whole world say what they want. He [Amitabh Bachchan] has made a commitment to me and he has to have the courage (to say he's in love with somebody else!), and if he is doing something behind my back, it's his problem. Not my problem. He has to live with it. And with his conscience!" Then came Amitabh's response to growing tensions in his marriage. An excerpt from the book read, 'Without taking Rekha's name, Amitabh responded to the reported tensions in his marriage: 'A divorce will never happen in our case. I don't believe in divorce because my basic instincts are Indian. I made an absolutely first-class choice when I took Jaya as my wife'." Another portion from the book said, 'This is the closest that Amitabh ever came to even admitting that all was not well in the Bachchan household. But Rekha kept fuelling the media fire. In an interview with Stardust, she made a strange claim: that Jaya had invited her over to the Bachchan home one day. 'Jaya did not mind the relationship as long as she thought her husband was only having a fling. It's when she realised that he was really emotionally involved, that is when it began hurting her. She called me for dinner one evening and though we spoke about everything but him, before I left that day, she made sure to tell me, 'I will never leave Amit whatever happens'." In 1981, Rekha, Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan even starred in a film together – a casting that only Yash Chopra could have dared to put together. Interesingly, the film's plot mirrored the personal lives of the lead actors. The reason, it continues to stay relevant even today. view comments First Published: July 12, 2025, 16:58 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
When Rekha ended her rumoured relationship with Jeetendra after hearing him call her a 'timepass': 'I'll take out his clothes, personally monitor...'
Veteran actress Rekha is known for her iconic roles and unmatched screen presence. Her journey began in 1966 as a child artiste in a Telugu film, and she quickly climbed the ranks in Bollywood to become one of the most sought-after leading ladies of her time. Rekha was linked to several leading men in the industry, most famously Amitabh Bachchan, with whom she shared undeniable chemistry. However, one lesser-known chapter in her life involves her alleged romance with actor Jeetendra . The actress experienced heartbreak when she reportedly overheard Jeetendra referring to her as his 'timepass.' Rekha's alleged romance with Jeetendra Rekha and Jeetendra appeared in several films together, including Maang Bharo Sajna and Ek Hi Bhool. They became a beloved on-screen pair in the industry and were admired for their chemistry. Many fans believed they were dating in real life. According to Yasir Usman's biography Rekha: The Untold Story, the actress had developed deep feelings for Jeetendra during that period. However, what seemed like a budding romance ended abruptly. Late Vinod Mehra's wife Kiran Mehra on his alleged relationship with Rekha: 'She's the person who remained in his life till end' Jeetendra reportedly called Rekha a timepass Their relationship reportedly came to an end during the shooting of the film Bechara in Shimla. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Were So Beautiful Before; Now Look At Them; Number 10 Will Shock You Reportingly Undo As per sources cited in the biography, Rekha happened to overhear Jeetendra speaking to a junior artiste, referring to her merely as a 'timepass.' The remark left Rekha heartbroken. She was deeply hurt and retreated to her make-up room, where she broke down in tears. That moment of betrayal reportedly compelled her to make a decision to end the relationship and move forward. Rekha about marriage Rekha has remained tight-lipped about many aspects of her love life. However, in a candid 2006 interview with Hindustan Times, she opened up about the possibility of marriage: 'I'm not in denial. If I find someone who's willing to share me with my fans, I might change my mind. If I had a man, I would just be devoting all my attention to that one person. I'll take out his clothes, personally monitor his menu, prepare the lunch and personally deliver it to him. ' Rekha married Delhi-based businessman Mukesh Aggarwal. Tragically, Mukesh committed suicide just seven months after their marriage.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Rekha once broke down in tears due to Amitabh Bachchan's friendship with an Iranian actress, she decided to..., the actress was....
Bollywood love stories are incomplete without mentioning the romance between Rekha and Amitabh Bachchan. This iconic Hindi cinema duo ruled the film industry with their incredible on-screen chemistry. Their alleged relationship made numerous headlines and became a hot topic of discussion among the public. At one point, their rumoured romance dominated the news. However, neither of them ever openly acknowledged their relationship. Despite this, the beautiful on-screen couple was said to share a close bond. How was Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha's relationship? It is said that their conversations were cordial, but one incident created bitterness between them. The incident in question is mentioned in the book Rekha: The Untold Story by Yasser Usman. The book reveals hidden aspects of Rekha's professional and personal life. In the 1980s, Amitabh Bachchan and Iranian dancer Nellie were shooting for the film Laawaris. During the shoot, a very close relationship reportedly developed between Amitabh and Nellie. Did Amitabh Bachchan Slap Rekha? When Rekha found out about Amitabh and Nellie's relationship, she went straight to the sets of Laawaris and confronted Amitabh about the rumours. She asked him if what she had been hearing was true. A heated argument broke out between the two right on the film set. Everyone present, including the actors and the director, was shocked to witness the confrontation. Following this incident, several film magazines reported that during the argument, Amitabh had slapped Rekha hard. As mentioned in the book, Prakash Mehra recalled witnessing the fallout firsthand. He was quoted saying, 'It was at Natraj Studio, on my sets. There was a heated exchange of words between Rekha and Amitabh. She cried some more. I called her and told her to take it easy. All this drama was over Nellie.' When did Rekha and Amitabh Bachchan end their relationship? After this incident, their relationship soured a lot. Rekha and Amitabh's love story ended midway. Amitabh focused on his family and children, while Rekha did not remarry, although she is seen talking about Bachchan directly on many occasions. Rekha was visibly upset and decided to leave 'Silsila', thus, returning her signing amount to Yash Chopra. In a scramble to keep the film alive, Chopra began reworking the cast. While Amitabh remained, Padmini Kolhapure was brought in to portray the 'other woman', and Poonam Dhillon was being considered for the role of the wife — the part that eventually went to Jaya Bachchan. However, none of it felt right. Did Rekha and Amitabh Bachchan work again? Silsila movie by Yash Johar, was their next movie together. The film was drifting away from Chopra's original vision. Chopra next roped in Parveen Babi as Rekha's replacement, with Smita Patil set to play the spurned wife. The revamped cast was flown to Kashmir for the film's first shoot. Yet, despite everything being in motion, Chopra wasn't satisfied. The new ensemble, he felt, simply lacked the emotional 'edge' he had once envisioned. Eventually, it took him a lot of convincing and effort to finally get Rekha on board.
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
When Rekha cried due to Amitabh Bachchan's friendship with an Iranian actress on the sets of 'Laawaris', she reportedly decided to quit Silsila: 'All this drama over Nellie'
During the 70s and 80s, Amitabh Bachchan and were in the news due to rumours of their link-ups and romance off-screen. Though, neither of the two have confirmed the news. But during those times, many in the industry had spoken about the duo. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Many instances were also specifically mentioned in Rekha's autobiography which was written by Yasser Usman. One of the incidents mentioned in this book, Rekha: The Untold Story, published by Juggernaut, was about a fight between Rekha and Bachchan caused to due to his alleged closeness to an Iranian actress on the sets of 'Laawaris'. As mentioned in the book, Prakash Mehra recalled witnessing the fallout firsthand. He was quoted saying, 'It was at Natraj Studio, on my sets. There was a heated exchange of words between her [Rekha] and Amitabh. She cried some more. I called her and told her to take it easy. All this drama was over Nellie." The matter escalated so much that a gossip magazine Stardust had mentioned that there was also physical altercation during this incident with some slapping and beating involved. Though, one isn't sure if there's truth to it. After this, Rekha was visibly upset and decided to leave 'Silsila', thus, returning her signing amount to Yash Chopra. In a scramble to keep the film alive, Chopra began reworking the cast. While Amitabh remained, Padmini Kolhapure was brought in to portray the 'other woman', and Poonam Dhillon was being considered for the role of the wife — the part that eventually went to Jaya Bachchan. However, none of it felt right. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The film was drifting away from Chopra's original vision. Chopra next roped in Parveen Babi as Rekha's replacement, with Smita Patil set to play the spurned wife. The revamped cast was flown to Kashmir for the film's first shoot. Yet, despite everything being in motion, Chopra wasn't satisfied. The new ensemble, he felt, simply lacked the emotional 'edge' he had once envisioned. Eventually, it took him a lot of convincing and efforts to finally get Rekha on board. In an old interview, Ranjeet had said that Parveen Babi had cried and was terribly upset when she was replaced by Rekha eventually.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Amitabh Bachchan should have married Rekha,' said Umrao Jaan director Muzaffar Ali as mentioned in her biography: 'She referred to him as inko, inhone..'
Rekha 's iconic film 'Umrao Jaan' is set to re-release in theatres on June 27. It's considered one of her best works and was directed by Muzaffar Ali . As the film brings back memories with its re-release, here's recalling what Muzaffar had spoken about Rekha and Amitabh Bachchan which was mentioned in the biography of the actress written by Yasser Usman. 'Umrao Jaan' had originally released in 1981 and incidentally, it was the same year that saw the release of 'Silsila' starring Big B, Rekha and Jaya Bachchan. In her biography called, 'Rekha: The Untold Story' by Yasser Usman, the author wrote about what Muzaffar had told him about Bachchan and the actress. In the book, it was written that Muzaffar told Yasser, "Rekha is a very sensitive woman... Amitabh Bachchan used to come and sit on our sets, during the Delhi shooting of Umrao Jaan. That's a fact. Whenever referring to Amitabh, she always spoke using 'inko, inhone', like women do who consider themselves married. I think she considered herself married." The author further wrote, "Unlike many of Rekha's and Amitabh's colleagues in the film industry , Muzaffar Ali was not cagey. He was direct and unequivocal: 'She is and she was in love with him. He should have definitely given her an identity. Amitabh should have married Rekha.'" by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What She Did Mid-Air Left Passengers Speechless medalmerit Learn More Undo 'Silsila' director Yash Chopra had also spoken about casting this trio for his film and mentioned, "I was always on tenterhooks and scared because it was real life coming into reel life. Jaya is his wife and Rekha is his girlfriend; the same story is going on. Anything could have happened because they are working together." Bachchan and Rekha never shared screen space post 'Silsila'.
