Rekha’s breathtaking looks and elegance have enchanted many, making an unforgettable impact on numerous fans and co-stars. One of them is no less than Bollywood megastar Salman Khan, who once confessed to having a crush on the legendary actress in his youth. During an unexpected flash of a 2014 episode of Bigg Boss, Salman went so far as to say that he was so smitten with Rekha’s elegance that he even fantasized about marrying her.
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In a thrilling confessional, one of Bollywood’s greatest legends revealed a childhood crush on the ageless beauty, Rekha. This actor, who has shared the screen with legends such as Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan, revealed that Rekha was special to his heart. He went far enough to mention his boyhood fantasy of marrying the talented actress, and fans and followers alike were captivated by this sentimental and sweet story.
A Teenage Crush
Salman Khan, who had the luxury of sharing screen space with some of Bollywood’s most prominent stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan, revealed that Rekha occupied a special place in his heart. Salman remembered his teen years when he used to get up early in the morning just to see Rekha on her morning walks. Surprisingly enough, the two were neighbors during those times, which only strengthened Salman’s desire to admire her.
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Yoga Classes and Rekha’s Influence
Salman went as far as to enroll in yoga classes with his friends—not because he was interested in yoga, but because Rekha was the instructor. He laughed while recounting, “Honestly, I wasn’t into yoga at all, but since Rekha ji was there, I went along with my friends.”
A Lost Opportunity for Marriage?
In the Bigg Boss show, Salman humorously raised the possibility that his teenage crush on Rekha could have been the reason behind him marrying late in life. Rekha, smiling playfully, replied, “Perhaps that’s why I never married either.”
Salman’s open admission of his own teenage crush on Rekha not only delighted fans but also underscored the admiration and respect between these two all-time greats.
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