A look back Rekha's search for her Mr. Right

On the occasion of Rekha's

69th birthday

, we reflect on an insightful interview from 2006 in which the timeless Bollywood icon candidly discussed her hopes of finding true love and the sacrifices she would be willing to make for her ideal partner.
Rekha, known for her timeless beauty and exceptional acting talent, has had a life filled with both success and personal challenges.

Her love life has always been a subject of intrigue, with her brief marriage to businessman Mukesh Agarwal in 1990 making headlines. Tragically, Agarwal passed away just seven months after their wedding, casting a shadow on her romantic life.
However, despite the ups and downs, Rekha remained hopeful about finding love again. In her 2006 interview, she revealed that she was not in denial and would consider sharing her life with someone who accepted her and her devoted fanbase. She spoke openly about her willingness to make her partner the centre of her world, from personally taking care of his needs to preparing and delivering his meals.

Interestingly, Rekha expressed her disinterest in having children, explaining that it would be unfair to her priorities if she were to become a mother. Her focus, she believed, should remain solely on her partner if she ever finds the right one.
Throughout her career, Rekha's personal life was often intertwined with her professional one. She had her share of unrequited love, with stories of affection for co-stars like Naveen Nishchal and Vinod Mehra, the latter even leading to marriage plans that were thwarted by external pressures.

Rekha's name was also linked with Amitabh Bachchan, her co-star in several films, adding to the intrigue surrounding her love life. Despite the challenges, Rekha never remarried and continues to lead a fulfilling life, gracing Bollywood parties, film screenings, and events with her timeless elegance and charisma.