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India.com
6 days ago
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Who is the superstar reportedly caught in a Chennai hotel room with Rekha by his wife? Not Amitabh Bachchan
Love has no age, cannot be calculated, and often doesn't consider whether the other person is already involved with someone else or not. However, when you find out that your partner is already married, most people take a step back. But that wasn't the case here. A star husband was reportedly dating his co-star and was caught with her in a hotel room by his wife. The actress in question is Rekha. But contrary to what many might assume, this story doesn't involve Amitabh Bachchan. Who was actress Rekha reportedly dating? The actor is Kamal Haasan, who was quite famous for his personal life. Once, Kamal Haasan's name was also associated with actress Rekha. The news of their affair came to light when both of them worked together in a film. In 1981, Rekha had signed the Tamil film 'Meendum Kokila' along with the film 'Silsila'. Kamal Haasan and Sridevi were also in this film. It is said that during this time, the relationship between Rekha and Kamal Haasan became very deep. Both of them became very close to each other. Rekha, Kamal Haasan and Sridevi What happened when Kamal Haasan's wife caught them together? Rumours about Rekha and Kamal Haasan's relationship spread so widely that they eventually reached Haasan's home. The actor was married to Vani Ganapathy in 1978. When news of Rekha and Kamal's alleged relationship reached Vani, it reportedly left her shocked. It is said that she once caught Kamal Haasan with Rekha in a Chennai hotel. Years later, a journalist writing for Rediff recalled the incident, claiming that Vani Ganapathy allegedly caught Kamal and Rekha together in a Chennai hotel. The journalist wrote, 'In late 1979, I was working at the Hotel Chola Sheraton in Chennai. One night, when I reported for work, I found the place in a tizzy. As the girls at reception told the story, Kamal Haasan and Rekha Ganesan were in the latter's room in the hotel when Kamal's then-wife, Vani Ganapathy, arrived and gave her husband a public dressing-down,' the journalist claimed. How did Kamal Haasan's wife react after seeing him with Rekha in a room? After Vani Ganapathy caught Kamal and Rekha in a hotel room, Rekha was reportedly dropped from 'Meendum Kokila' and replaced by Malayalam actress Deepa (Unni Mary). While no one has ever confirmed or denied the incident publicly. The story became like a rumour. After two years, Vani and Kamal's marriage also ended. The actor moved on and married actress Sarika. The actor met her on the set of Raja Paarvai and they started dating. It was reported that Sarika became pregnant with Shruti Haasan before her marriage to Kamal, but their marriage also didn't work as they filed for divorce after a year.
News18
07-07-2025
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- News18
Not Amitabh: 70-Year-Old Star Once Linked To Rekha, Wife Allegedly Caught Them Together In Hotel
1/9 Decades before gossip columns became digital and celebrity news flooded social media, a hush-hush affair between two of Indian cinema's biggest stars became the stuff of whispers, headlines, and one unforgettable hotel scene. The actors in question? Rekha and Kamal Haasan. But contrary to what many might assume, this story doesn't involve Amitabh Bachchan. (News18 Hindi) The year was 1981. Rekha was at the peak of her career, fresh off the buzz around her role in 'Silsila', while Kamal Haasan was cementing his position as a pan-India superstar. The two signed a Tamil film together, 'Meendum Kokila', also starring Sridevi; and that's when, according to reports, sparks flew. (News18 Hindi) 3/9 What began as on-screen chemistry allegedly evolved into a real-life closeness that sent ripples through the actor's marriage. At the time, Kamal Haasan was married to classical dancer Vani Ganapathy, whom he had wed in 1978. Their relationship was already strained, and rumours of the Rekha affair only added fuel to the fire. (News18 Hindi) 4/9 Things came to a head when, as one journalist recalled years later on Rediff, Vani Ganapathy allegedly caught Kamal and Rekha together in a Chennai hotel. "In late 1979, I was working at the Hotel Chola Sheraton in Chennai. One night, when I reported for work, I found the place in a tizzy. As the girls in reception told the story, Kamal Haasan and Rekha Ganesan were in the latter's room in the hotel when Kamal's then-wife Vani Ganapathy arrived and gave her husband a public dressing-down," the journalist claimed. (News18 Hindi) 7/9 After the separation from Vani, Kamal fell in love again — this time with actress Sarika, reportedly during the filming of 'Raja Paarvai'. Sarika is said to have become pregnant before the two married in 1988, the same year he legally ended his first marriage. (News18 Hindi) 8/9 Kamal and Sarika had two daughters, Shruti and Akshara, both of whom have followed their parents into the entertainment industry. But like his first marriage, this one, too, ended in divorce in 2004. (News18 Hindi)
News18
07-07-2025
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- News18
Kamal Haasan's Wife Caught Him With Rekha In A Chennai Hotel Room
Last Updated: Before Rekha and Amitabh Bachchan's rumoured love story made headlines, she was reportedly caught with Kamal Haasan by his then-wife. A resurfaced story from the late 1970s suggests actress Vani Ganapathy once walked in on husband Kamal Haasan and Rekha at a Chennai hotel—an incident that stirred rumours behind the scenes of a soon-to-release Tamil film. Rekha was on the sets of Yash Chopra's Silsila with Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, and had also signed Meendum Kokila alongside Kamal Haasan and Sridevi in 1981. Reports say she and Kamal struck a close bond during the shoot, a connection that largely flew under the radar at the time. Trouble erupted when Vani showed up unannounced at the Hotel Chola Sheraton in Chennai. A journalist relayed a dramatic account to Rediff, quoting a hotel staffer who said: 'In late 1979, I was working at the Hotel Chola Sheraton in Chennai. One night, when I reported for work, I found the place in a tizzy. As the girls in reception told the story, Kamal Haasan and Rekha Ganesan were in the latter's room in the hotel when Kamal's then-wife Vani Ganapathy arrived and gave her husband a public dressing-down." Following the confrontation, rumours mills were abuzz that Rekha was replaced on Meendum Kokila and Malayalam actress Deepa (also known as Unni Mary) stepped in. Kamal and Rekha never confirmed or denied the story, leaving it wrapped in mystery. At the time, Kamal was married to Vani (since 1978), but things began falling apart as he started collaborating more with Sarika—a relationship that reportedly led to her pregnancy. By 1988, Kamal and Vani had divorced, and he went on to marry Sarika the same year. That apart, Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha's rumoured love story also remains one of Bollywood's most talked-about gossip sagas. Even after Amitabh tied the knot with Jaya Bhaduri in 1973, buzz about his growing closeness with Rekha only intensified. Their sizzling chemistry in films, especially Silsila, added more fuel to the fire, with many believing it mirrored their real-life love triangle. In fact, in a chat with Rediff in 2015, Ranjeet recalled how a personal request from Rekha led to a major casting change in his directorial debut. The film, titled Kaaranama, faced a twist that had little to do with cinema. Ranjeet had said, 'The entire first schedule of Kaaranama was an evening shift. One day, Rekha called and requested if I could move the schedule to a morning shift as she wanted to spend the evenings with Amitabh Bachchan." Amitabh Bachchan is married to Jaya Bachchan and have two children – Abhishek Bachchan and Shweta Bachchan. Rekha was briefly married to industrialist Mukesh Agarwal in 1990, the marriage ended tragically with his death the following year. First Published: July 07, 2025, 13:52 IST
India.com
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Rekha was madly in love with THIS actor, his wife allegedly caught them red-handed in a hotel room, then..., the actor is...
Rekha was madly in love with THIS actor, his wife allegedly caught them red-handed in a hotel room, then..., the actor is... Rekha is an iconic figure in Indian cinema. Besides being a phenomenal actress, her irresistible charm is what drives audiences crazy. As glittering as her professional career was, her personal life at times has been as dramatic as her on-screen roles. Her rumoured relationships have massively dominated media headlines and is discussed widely among fans. When Rekha grew close to this superstar behind the scenes? One of the most intriguing rumour that caught everyone's eye was her alleged relationship with Indian film legend Kamal Haasan. Reports suggest that while shooting for Yash Chopra's Silsila , Rekha had also signed a Tamil film titled Meendum Kokila with Haasan and Sridevi in 1981. The two allegedly developed a close bond during the shoot, which went unfamiliar by many at that time. However things escalated when Kamal's then-wife, Vani Ganapathy, caught them red-handed together in a hotel room. What journalist had to say? According to Rediff's report, a Tamil Journalist once talked about the matter concerning Haasan and Rekha. He had said, 'In late 1979, I was working at the Hotel Chola Sheraton in Chennai. One night, when I reported for work, I found the place in a tizzy. As the girls in reception told the story, Kamal Haasan and Rekha Ganesan were in the latter's room in the hotel when Kamal's then-wife Vani Ganapathy landed up and gave her husband a public dressing down.' Reports than soon emerged that Rekha was replaced by Malayalam actress Deepa in the project. However, neither Rekha nor Kamal has ever addressed this incident publicly, and it still remains unclear. In 1988, Kamal Haasan officially ended his 10-year marriage with Vani Ganapathy. Their marriage began to face troubles after Kamal started working closely with actress Sarika. Eventually, reports came out that Sarika was pregnant with Kamal's child. They have two daughters- Shruti Haasan and Akshara Haasan.
