Rekha once kissed Abhishek Bachchan at an award show; Amitabh Bachchan's reaction sitting next to Aishwarya Rai was...
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan's love story with Umraoo Jaan actress Rekha is one of the most-discussed about topics in Bollywood's history. Both of them collaborated in several iconic movies such as Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Do Anjaane and Mr. Natwarlal . But, after Silsila , the two stopped working and were only spotted at award shows or other public occasions. However, there was a time when Rekha surprised everyone when she shared a warm hug with actor Abhishek Bachchan, son of Amitabh Bachchan at an award show. What was Amitabh Bachchan's reaction when Rekha kissed Abhishek?
Rekha, known for her affectionate and warm personality, reportedly greeted Abhishek with a kiss, while Amitabh Bachchan was sitting next to her daughter-in-law, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Although Big B's expression was normal, but he did observe the kiss and chose not to react.
At the award function, Rekha wore a stunning mustard-yellow sequin saree. She bended over and rested her hand over Abhishek's cheeks, who was seen decked up in a black suit. Aishwarya, who was sitting next to Amitabh, looked ethereal in a black shimmery saree, paired with a sleeveless blouse and middle-parted sleek bun. Big B, on other hand, was twinning with his son, in a formal black suit.
Was Rekha truly in love with Amitabh Bachchan?
In 2004, Rekha dropped an interesting bomb when she attended Simi Garewal's talk show Rendezvous. When asked Rekha if she was ever in love with Amitabh Bachchan, the veteran actress had admitted, 'Absolutely. Duh, that's a dumb question. I have yet to come across a single man, woman, child who can help but fall completely, passionately, insanely, desperately, hopelessly in love with him. So why should I be singled out? What do I deny? I'm not in love with him? Of course I am. Duniya bhar ka love aap le lijiyega and add some more – I feel that for that person. Bottomline.'
At the same time, Rekha also denied being in a relationship with him, addressing all the rumours and controversies. 'There was never a personal connection with him, that's truth. Never ever. There was no truth to the controversies and speculation.' She had said.
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