Rekha, a timeless beauty and a legendary star of Indian cinema, has enjoyed immense success in her illustrious career. Alongside her professional achievements, her personal life has often made headlines. While her highly publicized relationship with Amitabh Bachchan is well known, fewer people are aware of her rumoured link-up with actor Jeetendra.
Rekha and Jeetendra’s On-Screen Chemistry Sparked Romance Rumors
Jeetendra and Rekha shared the screen in several hit films, including Maang Bharo Sajna, Ek Hi Bhool, Apne Apne, and Judaai. According to a story in Koimoi.com, as per Rekha—The Untold Story by Yasir Usman, their closeness sparked rumors of a romance. However, Rekha, who has faced heartbreak in love, was left disappointed in this relationship as well.The Heartbreaking Incident That Ended Their Alleged Affair
The book revealed the events that led to the abrupt end of Rekha and Jeetendra’s rumoured affair. During the filming of Bechara in Shimla, Rekha overheard Jeetendra speaking about her. To her shock, she heard him tell a junior artist that she was merely a “timepass” for him, leaving her heartbroken.
This revelation deeply devastated Rekha. According to the autobiography, the Khoon Bhari Maang actress broke down in tears and wept for hours in the makeup room. Eventually, she made the difficult decision to end her association with the Himmatwala actor once and for all.
Rekha’s Tumultuous Love Life and Personal Tragedies
This marked the bitter end of Rekha and Jeetendra’s rumored romance. Besides this, her much-publicized affair with Amitabh Bachchan, who was married to Jaya Bachchan at the time, remained a topic of discussion for years. The two were speculated to be together from 1976 to 1981. In 1990, Rekha married businessman Mukesh Agarwal, but tragically, he died by suicide just seven months later.
