The trio of iconic Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha and Jaya Bachchan defined an era in Bollywood. The gossip mill has been silent over them for years, but old stories related to them continue to make headlines decades later. It was one of the most-talked-about incidents in the industry where Amitabh Bachchan, who was already married to Jaya, was rumoured to be dating his co-star, Rekha. While there was no confirmation from either of them, Big B’s decision not to work again with Rekha raised everyone’s curiosity. However, years later, when Jaya Bachchan shared the cause behind the end of this sensational on-screen couple, everyone was left stunned.
Jaya Bachchan felt Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha’s on-screen pairing would create ‘sensation’
Jaya Bachchan, who usually stays away from the media, once sat down for a rare interview with People Magazine in 2008. Rather than avoiding difficult questions, Jaya decided to face them head-on. During the conversation, she admitted that she wouldn’t have any personal issues if her husband, Amitabh Bachchan, decided to work with Rekha. However, she felt it wouldn’t be worth it for them because it would create a ‘sensation’ taking focus away from their work. In her words:
“Why should I mind? But I feel it will be more like a sensation than actual work. And that’s a pity because one will miss the opportunity to see them together. Both of them probably realise it will go beyond work.”
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