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Time of India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Amitabh Bachchan's first girlfriend worked at British Airways, here's why the actor broke up with her before he met Jaya Bachchan
is called a living legend for his long filmography and on-screen aura which has remained unparalleled over the years. His long list of iconic movies is proof of his work and inimitable presence in Hindi cinema. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, apart from his work, his personal life has often interested people. Bachchan got his surname from his father, poet Harivanshrai Bachchan's pen name. While, Big B is married to for about five decades and also had many link-up rumours in his younger days, did you know that his first girlfriend worked at British Airways. Renowned author and film historian, Hanif Zaveri spoke about it in a podcast, 'Meri Saheli' that his first affair was with a woman named Maya who worked for British Airways. He added that Bachchan's romance began with her in Kolkata when he was working there for a company. He had fallen deeply in love with Maya. But later, Big B went to Mumbai to pursue his acting career and stayed with his uncle in a Bungalow. Hanif said that Maya visited him regularly and her visits didn't go down well with his uncle. He had a fear that his mother, Teji Bachchan would find out about Maya. The author added, Maya was very bold and openly flirted with Amitabh, which made him uncomfortable. When Amitabh shared his concern with actor, Mehmood's brother, Anwar Ali, who was working with him in his debut film, 'Saat Hindustani'. he asked him to part ways with Maya. Anwar had told Bachchan, "You won't be able to spend your life with Maya. It will be difficult for her to fit into the Bachchan family, and as you move forward, more problems will arise'.' Thus, Big B broke up with Maya, according to Hanif. Meanwhile, he later met Jaya Bachchan in 1970 at the Pune Film Institute. They started developing feelings for each other when they worked together during 'Ek Nazar'. They tied the knot in 1973 after the release of 'Zanjeer'.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Time of India
Chakradharpur rly div implements measures for passenger security
Ranchi: The Chakradharpur Railway Division has implemented safety measures to enhance passenger security. "The safety of passengers and railway staff is non-negotiable. Our recent upgrades reflect our commitment to proactive safety protocols and technological advancements," said divisional railway manager Tarun Huria. The division has installed hot box detectors at six locations to identify axle overheating in trains and prevent mechanical failures. Nine additional detectors are planned for installation across the division. The division has enhanced surveillance with 356 CCTV cameras at major stations, along with monitoring systems in Vande Bharat Express trains. The "Meri Saheli" initiative continues to protect women travelers through dedicated female RPF personnel.
India.com
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Not Rekha, Jaya Bachchan, Zeenat Aman, Amitabh Bachchan's first love was…, she was not an actor but…, their breakup happened due to Mehmood's brother
Amitabh Bachchan is one of the biggest actors in Indian cinema. He is not only known for his performances but also for his versatility. Over the last six decades, the actor has given some cult classic movies to the world. Not only that, fans never get bored watching his movies even though they were released years ago. While Amitabh Bachchan's professional front always made noise at the box office, it was his personal life that grabbed netizens' attention too. While today, Amitabh is married to Jaya Bachchan, Big B's link-up with Rekha and Zeenat Aman was also a keen topic among the audience. However, while many people may think that Jaya Bachchan is Big B's first love, which eventually converted into a marriage, let us tell you the actor had someone special in his life before Jaya. However, their relationship could not sustain, and they parted ways. Today, many people consider Rekha as an idol of one-sided love, who unconditionally feels for Amitabh Bachchan and has always opened up about the same too. However, back in the day, Amitabh used to be a duplicate of Rekha when he met a girl named Maya. A few months back, senior journalist and film industry expert Hanif Zaveri, in a podcast called Meri Saheli, talked about Amitabh's career, romance, and more. Hanif said that even before Amitabh ventured into acting, when he was in Kolkata working for a company, he met a girl named Maya. Zaveri further revealed that Maya was not an actor, but an air hostess associated with British Airways. After meeting Maya, Bachchan fell deeply for her and they started dating. However, their relationship soon started facing rough patches when Amitabh moved to Mumbai in search of becoming an actor. Zaveri, in his conversation, said that during his early days in Mumbai, Bachchan was living in a bungalow owned by a close friend of his mother, Teji Bachchan. Big B was always afraid that what if his mother came to know about his affair. Hence, he decided to look for new accommodation. During that time, Amitabh was working on Mehmood Ali's brother Anwar Ali's film Saat Hindustani. When Amitabh shared his problems with Anwar, the actor gave him a space to live. On the surface of it, it seemed that the problems between Maya and Bachchan were resolved. However, they once again started facing problems when Amitabh realised that he is a shy man, whereas Maya was one of the boldest people he had met so far. Then, it was Anwar Ali who advised Big B to part ways with Maya. At this point, the distance between Maya and Bachchan grew faster and they eventually went their separate ways.
