?>

Amitabh-Rekha: The unsuccessful story

Radiocity
By Radiocity Team
Published Oct 07, 2026

Big B and Rekha`s first meet

Rekha and Amitabh first crossed paths on the sets of the 1976 film "Do Anjaane".

Amitabh Bachchan`s already married life

At this time, Amitabh was already married to Jaya Bhaduri (Bachchan), who was initially a good friend and neighbor of Rekha.

On-screen chemistry

Their magnetic on-screen pairing quickly translated into intense public speculation about an off-screen romance.

Movies the duo starred in together

They starred together in iconic drama Silsila (1981), which famously mirrored their real-life love triangle involving Amitabh, Rekha, and Jaya.

Candid admissions

Rekha expressed deep admiration for Amitabh. In an interview, Rekha openly spoke of her immense love for him.

Click Me to Learn More

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

" data-vars-ctalink="https://www.radiocity.in/web-stories/baghban-anniversary-2026-amitabh-bachchan-hema-malini-salman-khan-lesser-known-facts-6817?next-webstory

Baghban lesser known facts

" data-vars-ctalink="https://www.radiocity.in/web-stories/sidharth-malhotra-kiara-advani-2026-love-story-second-pregnancy-6816?next-webstory

Sid-Kiara: The golden love story

Rekha "drawn" to Big B`s charm

Rekha said how difficult it was for anyone not to be drawn to his charm, though she maintained that he never formally existed in her private life.

The end of an era

Following Silsila, Big B distanced himself & avoided working with Rekha again as public scrutiny & personal boundaries set by his family took a firm hold.

27 Years of Vaastav

Follow Us on :-