Rekha and Jeetendra’s rumored relationship once became one of the most talked about parts of Bollywood. A revived account claims that Rekha ended the alleged romance after hearing Jeetendra refer to it as his “pastime” during a shoot. The incident reportedly took place while they were working on ‘Bechara’ in Shimla. At that time Rekha approached Jeetendra, she was very hurt by the remark and decided to move on.
Rekha and Jeetendra’s rumored relationship
As mentioned earlier, the story appears in Yasir Usman’s biography ‘Rekha: The Untold Story’. Rekha and Jeetendra worked together in several films including ‘Maang Bharo Sajna’ and ‘Ek Hi Bhool’. Their on-screen pairing became popular, and their chemistry led to speculation of a real-life relationship.The biography states that Rekha developed strong feelings for Jeetendra. The relationship, however, is said to have changed during the shooting of the film ‘Bechara’. Allegedly, Rekha overheard Jeetendra talking to a minor artist and telling him his ‘timepass’.That note left him heartbroken, according to the story. She reportedly went back to her make-up room and broke down. The moment prompted him to end the rumored relationship and step away from the equation.
About Rekha marriage and personal life
Rekha has rarely spoken about her personal life. She has often been guarded about her relationships, although her name has been linked to several leading men over the years. Her most talked about on-screen and rumored association with Amitabh Bachchan remains.In a 2006 interview with Hindustan Times, Rekha spoke about marriage and the kind of attention she would give to the couple. He said: “I am not in denial. If I find someone willing to share me with my fans, I might change my mind. If I had a man, I would devote all my attention to that person.’He further added, “I will take out his clothes, personally monitor his menu, prepare his meal and personally serve it to him.”Rekha later married Delhi businessman Mukesh Aggarwal. The marriage ended in tragedy when Mukesh committed suicide seven months later. The actor remained one of the most admired stars of Hindi cinema, known for his screen presence, performances and enduring fascination with audiences.
