Veteran Bollywood actress Rekha is the synonym for timeless beauty. Every time she's on screen, there's grace that effortlessly oozes out of her every move. With dominating Bollywood in the era of 70's and 80's, Rekha was one of the prettiest, most talented among her contemporaries. However, with success comes controversies. Call it being dragged into or having walked into, Rekha has had her fair share of Bollywood controversies.
As she turns 68 this year, let us take you through some of bizarre Rekha controversies that will leave you shocked.
1. When Jaya Bachchan Slapped Rekha
This is shocking yet not-so-surprising. It was during the time of shooting 'Ram Balram' where Rekha was paired opposite Amitabh Bachchan. While Mrs. Bachchan tried to get her replaced with Zeenat Aman. However, she convinced the director to let her be in the film by offering free work. And that's how Rekha was paired opposite Big B and Zeenat was casted opposite Dharmendra.
When the shoot started, Jaya Bachchan paid a surprise visit on the set only to find out the two lead actors were having a chat in private. An angry jaya walked towards the rumored couple and ruthlessly slapped Rekha in front of the entire cast and crew. An embarrased Amit Ji just walked away leaving the sets as he didn't know how to react.
2. Rekha's Forceful Kiss
The actress must be just 15 years old wehn she did her debut movie Anjana Safar. However, her age didnt matter to the director Raja Nawathe and he inserted an intense kissing scene of her and actor Biswajit Chatterjee. Action was yelled and Chatterjee leaned in for a kiss. The scene lasted for five minutes which left Rekha shocked. Later, Biswajit explained,
'It was not for my enjoyment, but important for the film.Rekha felt betrayed and was furious.'
3. Is Rekha Bisexual?
There have been rumors time and again about the actress and her secretary Farzana being romantically involved with each other. here's a fun fact - only Farzana, not even her house help, is allowed in the actress's bedroom. The two have been together for over three decades now. While Farzana considers the latter as her 'soul sister', reports suggest they were in a secret relationship. Does this question Rekha's interest towards men?
4. Is Rekha A Murderer?
Rekha married her late husband Mukesh Aggarwal in 1990 and on their honeymoon, she found out he has an affair with another man. he apparently commented,
'There's an AB in my life too.' Referring to his psychiatrist akash Bajaj, Aggarwal wanted to marry him. He was found dead on their honeymoon. Speculations are Rekha killed her husband after hearing about his love affair.
5. Rekha's Take On Her Affair With Big B
She has seldom spoken on this topic but when she has, everyone was left jaw dropped. "
If you can kill your desire and stick to someone in spite of knowing that this person loves somebody else, staying under the same roof. It shows strength.I know it must be terrible for his wife, but there is nothing I can do.Ye image hai na - of being a seductress and home breaker.If I would have been the wife I would have felt the same way. ButI would have killed the other woman!'
Well, no matter what, there's no one else like Rekha Ji. Happy birthday to the only icon of Bollywood.
