The alleged love triangle between Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha and Jaya Bachchan remains one of Bollywood's most talked-about chapters, a story that has sparked endless speculation, talks and longstanding 'what-if' scenarios.
While Big B has always neglected having any sort of relationship with Rekha, her shocking confession from a 1984 interview is currently grabbing attention on social media.
Rekha's viral confession about Amitabh Bachchan
In a conversation with Filmfare in November 1984, Rekha disclosed why Amitabh Bachchan denies any romantic link with her. The veteran actress also revealed if they had any liking for each other. Rekha was quoted saying, "Why should he have not done it? He did it to protect his image, to protect his family, to protect his children. I think it is beautiful, I don't care what the public thinks of it. Why should the public know of my love for him or his love for me? I love him, he loves me - that's it! I don't care what anybody thinks."
Rekha calls Amitabh Bachchan 'old-fashioned'
As reported by Bollywoodshaadis.com, Rekha further revealed, "If he'd reacted that way towards me in private, I would have been very disappointed. But has he ever done that? I ask you. So why should I care about what he's said in public? I know people must be saying bechari Rekha, pagal hai us par, phir bhi dekho. Maybe I deserve that pity. Not that he has 10 rollicking affairs! Mr Bachchan is still old-fashioned. He doesn't want to hurt anybody, so why hurt his wife?."
Rekha on media chatter about her personal life
Although Amitabh Bachchan had set the record straight on his relationship rumours with Rekha, the actress was quoted saying, "Nothing else matters. But as long as I'm with that person, I don't care. I cannot identify myself with anyone else. Don't publish this. For he'll deny it. Then I'll affirm it. Then there will be a statement from his camp saying, 'No, no. she is nuts like Parveen Babi.' Then I'll say 'No, no. Parveen Babi is not here, but here I am to issue a statement.' Anyway, why should I be talking to you about my personal life? I am a very creative person. I have lots of interests. People love talking about my personal life. But I want to keep it to myself. Mr Bachchan is important to me, not to anybody else."