Rekha never remarried after her first marriage due to..., 'I am someone...'
Rekha is one of the most celebrated stars in Bollywood. She is hailed as the queen of elegance, class, and everything in between. While Rekha is admired on screen for her performances in movies like Do Anjaane, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Silsila, Khoobsurat, and more, she has always maintained a strong layer of mystery when it comes to her personal life. Though her well-wishers and admirers know that she has an intense feeling for Amitabh Bachchan, what many don't know is that after Amitabh's wedding with Jaya, Rekha tried to settle down as well. She married Mukesh Aggarwal, a businessman from Delhi. Sadly, fate never had a companion for Rekha. Her wedding was short-lived when, in less than a year, Mukesh passed away, leaving Rekha heartbroken. Since then, the actress chose not to marry and spent half of her life by herself. But, do you know why? If not, then keep scrolling.
In a past interview which has now surfaced online, Rekha revealed the real reason for not remarrying. In that interview, the actress spoke about motherhood, something she has rarely ever talked about before.
When the veteran actress was asked whether she feels the absence of kids in her life, she replied, 'I don't feel the longing anymore.' Rekha explained that even if she found the perfect man to have children with, it wouldn't align with her values or life aspirations.
She said, 'Even if I were to find the perfect man to raise children with, it wouldn't be fair to my values. I'm not someone who can dedicate myself solely to one person. If I had a child, my focus would shift entirely toward them, and I wouldn't be able to give time or energy to anything else.'
Rekha added, 'And what about all the children and people across the world who I feel spiritually connected to? If I possess the privilege of being Rekha, then it's my duty to be available to anyone who reaches out to me.'
Though Rekha chose not to remarry, she made it clear that even if she were to be in a relationship, she would give her 100 per cent to it. Describing the way she would want to care for her partner, Rekha said, 'I'm someone who gives everything in a relationship,' she revealed. 'I'd make his bed, choose his clothes, oversee his meals, and even pack his lunch and deliver it myself. That's how focused I am.'
Concluding her opinions, Rekha said that her views might sound unrealistic, but she is honest with her feelings.
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