When Rekha spoke about her one-sided love for Big B

Rekha, an evergreen icon of Hindi cinema, continues to captivate audiences even at 70, rivaling today’s leading actresses. While her career has been remarkable, her personal life has been filled with challenges. She has faced many emotional setbacks and has been open about her relationships over the years.
The one name forever linked to Rekha is Amitabh Bachchan. Even today, their Silsila of rumored romance continues to spark curiosity. Speculation suggests they fell in love while filming Do Anjaane, despite Amitabh being married to Jaya Bachchan. Though labeled "the other woman," Rekha remained unfazed, deeply in love with him.
Amitabh’s Silence and Rekha’s Candid Confessions
While Rekha openly admitted her love for Amitabh, he has always remained silent. Decades later, their rumoured relationship continues to intrigue fans. The topic resurfaced when Rekha appeared on

The Great Indian Kapil Show

on Netflix, once again bringing their much-discussed past into the spotlight.

Rekha’s Poetic Hint on The Great Indian Kapil Show
Draped in a golden Kanjeevaram saree with matching jewelry, Rekha looked stunning as she graced The Great Indian Kapil Show. During one segment, she subtly hinted at her one-sided love for Amitabh Bachchan through a heartfelt shaayari, saying:
"Ho sakta hai ke aapko humse ishq nahi hai, ho sakta hai nahi hai, hai, na kabhi tha, na hai aur na hi hoga… kyunki, you know, obvious reasons. Story of my life…

"Magar jo pyaar hum aapke prati koot-koot ke bhare hue hain, rozaana ke daur se hum mar-mar ke jee rahe hain, uska kya? Uska kuch toh aadar kijiye, kuch toh kadar kijiye. Kuch toh is bechaare mohabbat ka bharam rakhiyega, tab bhi toh mujhko manne ke liye."
Her poetic words left the audience mesmerized, once again fueling speculations about her timeless love for Amitabh Bachchan.
Jaya Bachchan’s Tears and Amitabh’s Decision
In a throwback interview with Stardust, Rekha recalled an emotional moment involving Jaya Bachchan. During a trial screening of

Muqaddar Ka Sikandar

, Jaya was reportedly in tears while watching the love scenes between Amitabh and Rekha.
A week later, industry friends informed Rekha that Amitabh had decided not to work with her anymore. When she confronted him about it, he chose to remain silent, leaving her with unanswered questions.