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"Amitabh Bachchan Should Have Married Rekha": What Umrao Jaan Director Told Actress's Biographer
It has been decades since Bollywood's biggest superstars, Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha, last shared screen space. But trust lovers and watchers of showbiz to never miss a what-could-have-been theory. Headlines on film portals once buzzed with reports of Rekha's rumoured association with Amitabh Bachchan. Then there was the entire casting and making of the movie Silsila by Yash Chopra, with the late director himself saying how he got actor and wife of Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, to agree to be on the same set as Big B and Rekha. What Umrao Jaan Director Said About Rekha And Amitabh Silsila hit the screens in 1981, the same year as Rekha's seminal film, Umrao Jaan. Umrao Jaan is set for a re-release later this month, and it is worth revisiting what director Muzaffar Ali once said about Rekha, and her relationship with Amitabh Bachchan. In Rekha's biography, Rekha: The Untold Story (Juggernaut, 2016), author Yasser Usman writes about director Muzaffar Ali telling him what he thought about the entire Rekha and Amitabh Bachchan saga. The Untold Story "She [Rekha] is a very sensitive woman... Amitabh Bachchan used to come and sit on our sets, during the Delhi shooting of Umrao Jaan. That's a fact. Whenever referring to Amitabh, she always spoke using 'inko, inhone', like women do who consider themselves married. I think she considered herself married," Muzaffar Ali told Yasser Usman, writes the latter in his book. The author goes on to write, "Unlike many of Rekha's and Amitabh's colleagues in the film industry, Muzaffar Ali was not cagey. He was direct and unequivocal: 'She is and she was in love with him. He should have definitely given her an identity. Amitabh should have married Rekha.'" A Marriage, A Rumour, A Movie, A Legend Amitabh Bachchan married fellow actor and his co-star of several films, Jaya Bachchan, in 1973. In the 80s, when rumours of Rekha's association with Amitabh Bachchan were all over glossy magazines, director Yash Chopra gave an interview to BBC Asia 's Sonia Deol about Silsila. Chopra said, "I was always on tenterhooks and scared because it was real life coming into reel life. Jaya is his wife and Rekha is his girlfriend; the same story is going on. Anything could have happened because they are working together." Silsila, a Yash Chopra film about an extramarital affair, did not find many takers in 1980s India. The film was declared a commercial flop. However, decades since, Silsila has gained a cult status; a legend that has endured, largely because of the trio at the centre: Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, and Rekha.
Fox News
30-04-2025
- General
- Fox News
Cardinal Dolan, Part 1: Honoring Pope Francis & the Hope He Leaves Behind
Martha initially went to Rome on a pilgrimage to honor the Jubilee Year — a sacred trip that she and roughly 200 other people from the Archdiocese of New York were invited on by Pope Francis. None of them expected that, days after arrival, they would be paying their final respects to the man who played a pivotal role in the Catholic Church. Cardinal Timothy Dolan joins Martha to reflect on the life of Pope Francis and celebrate the hope and vitality that lives in the Church, even during this period of mourning. They also discuss the upcoming conclave; a topic Martha and Cardinal Dolan will speak about in depth on Friday's episode of The Untold Story. Follow Martha on X: @MarthaMacCallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
The Irish Sun
22-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Ex-Man Utd star Jesse Lingard tells grandad's sex abuse trial he'd ‘block daughter from seeing him if claims were true'
FOOTBALLER Jesse Lingard today told his grandad's sex abuse trial that he would block his daughter from seeing him if the claims were true. The ex-Man Utd star is giving evidence after Kenneth Lingard, 86, was accused of sexually assaulting a woman from the age of five until she was 19. 3 Jesse Lingard has given evidence at his grandad's sex abuse trial Credit: PA 3 Kenneth Lingard allegedly assaulted a woman from the age of five Credit: PA She reported the alleged historic abuse to the police after watching a Channel 4 documentary that featured Jesse. The England star, 32, had praised his grandfather's influence on his career in the show. Jesse, who flew in from South Korea where plays for FC Seoul, told Liverpool Crown Court the woman contacted him after the documentary came out. He said: "She was just going on about the documentary and how I let him be part of it when he's done those things. Read more news "I was like 'what are you on about, I have not heard nothing about this'." Jesse said the woman told him she was going to call the police - prompting him to tell her: "Call them if you want". He told jurors she "popped out of nowhere" and that is was "kind of random". Jesse also said he would have "cut ties" with his grandad straight away if he knew anything about the abuse allegations. Most read in Football He added: "My daughter wouldn't be round there. My little sister wouldn't be round there." Jesse, who scored in FC Seoul's 2-1 loss on Saturday against Gwangju, said the trial has caused a few of his sponsorship deals to fall through. He also told the court he had lived with his grandparents from the age of two or three and that Lingard was very supportive of his career. The footballer said: "He basically taught me football, taught all the skills, drove me up and down motorways from Liverpool to Manchester , Crewe, Barnsley , Stoke, to watch me play football. "He's been the man that's got me here today." Jurors previously heard the woman In one text, she said: "Shame on you Jesse Lingard. Loads of lies. Your grandad Kenneth Lingard molested and sexually abused me and you know he did. "You did the documentary for money and to make yourself some kind of mental health ambassador. Well, as you say, I'm speaking out. No more silence." In another, she referred Jesse hiding a "dark" secret that his grandfather was a "paedophile" and "child molester". She also branded the former The woman claimed he had "no right doing that documentary" when his grandfather had "molested" her for years. Jurors also heard calls she made to police on the day Jesse Lingard — The Untold Story was aired. She asked officers how she could get someone "arrested for child abuse but historic child abuse?" The woman also told police she "thought it was time to speak out about the abuse I had received" after watching the show. She added: "It just made me feel ill that he was made out to be such a hero.' Lingard, of Warrington, has denied 17 counts of indecent assault. The trial continues. 3 Lingard flew in from South Korea to give evidence Credit: Getty
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Ex-Man Utd star Jesse Lingard tells grandad's sex abuse trial he'd ‘block daughter from seeing him if claims were true'
FOOTBALLER Jesse Lingard today told his grandad's sex abuse trial that he would block his daughter from seeing him if the claims were true. The ex- Man Utd star is giving evidence after Kenneth Lingard, 86, was accused of sexually assaulting a woman from the age of five until she was 19. 3 She reported the alleged historic abuse to the police after watching a Channel 4 documentary that featured Jesse. The England star, 32, had praised his grandfather's influence on his career in the show. Jesse, who flew in from South Korea where plays for FC Seoul, told Liverpool Crown Court the woman contacted him after the documentary came out. He said: "She was just going on about the documentary and how I let him be part of it when he's done those things. "I was like 'what are you on about, I have not heard nothing about this'." Jesse said the woman told him she was going to call the police - prompting him to tell her: "Call them if you want". He told jurors she "popped out of nowhere" and that is was "kind of random". Jesse also said he would have "cut ties" with his grandad straight away if he knew anything about the abuse allegations. He added: "My daughter wouldn't be round there. My little sister wouldn't be round there." Jesse, who scored in FC Seoul's 2-1 loss on Saturday against Gwangju, said the trial has caused a few of his sponsorship deals to fall through. He also told the court he had lived with his grandparents from the age of two or three and that Lingard was very supportive of his career. The footballer said: "He basically taught me football, taught all the skills, drove me up and down motorways from Liverpool to Manchester, Crewe, Barnsley, Stoke, to watch me play football. "He's been the man that's got me here today." Jurors previously heard the woman messaged Jesse three times on November 18, 2022, after the show aired. In one text, she said: "Shame on you Jesse Lingard. Loads of lies. Your grandad Kenneth Lingard molested and sexually abused me and you know he did. "You did the documentary for money and to make yourself some kind of mental health ambassador. Well, as you say, I'm speaking out. No more silence." In another, she referred Jesse hiding a "dark" secret that his grandfather was a "paedophile" and "child molester". She also branded the former England star's late grandmother Pamela an "enabler". The woman claimed he had "no right doing that documentary" when his grandfather had "molested" her for years. Jurors also heard calls she made to police on the day Jesse Lingard — The Untold Story was aired. She asked officers how she could get someone "arrested for child abuse but historic child abuse?" The woman also told police she "thought it was time to speak out about the abuse I had received" after watching the show. She added: "It just made me feel ill that he was made out to be such a hero.' Lingard, of Warrington, has denied 17 counts of indecent assault. The trial continues.
Fox News
14-03-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Martha MacCallum on The Trump Administration's Big Picture
President Trump continues to forward his agenda, announcing new tariffs, working towards peace in Ukraine and the Middle East, and empowering the DOGE department to slash more government waste. Roughly halfway through his first 100 days in office, the President now awaits Congress to act on passing a federal budget to avoid a Friday night shutdown. Anchor and Executive Editor of The Story with Martha MacCallum, co-anchor of FOX's election coverage, and host of The Untold Story with Martha MacCallum, Martha MacCallum joins the Rundown to discuss the President's agenda, the challenges he has faced, and what comes next for his foreign policy plans. Many Americans spend too much time on their phones. Recent research has shown a connection between excessive screen time and increased levels of anxiety and depression. Psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Judith Joseph joins us to discuss her new book, 'High Functioning: Overcome Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy,' and to highlight the negative effects of too much screen time. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary from the host of the 'Kennedy Saves The World' podcast, Kennedy. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
