When Amitabh Bachchan received the honor, Rekha jumped and hugged Jaya, fans said – the biggest meeting of the century

It has always been rare to see veteran actresses Rekha and Jaya Bachchan together. However, the impossible became possible when Amitabh Bachchan was announced to be the Best Actor award winner for the film 'Piku' at an award function in 2015. Immediately after this, Rekha ran to hug Jaya Bachchan. As soon as Big B's name was announced, both Jaya and Amitabh stood up from their seats while Amitabh walked towards the stage to receive the award. Rekha, who was sitting at a distance, ran towards Jaya and hugged her tightly. After this, the two together watched Amitabh respectfully accept the award. Filmmaker Subhash Ghai announced Amitabh Bachchan's name along with Ranveer Singh for the Best Actor award.

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Rekha and Amitabh Bachchan have shared the screen together in many films including 'Muqaddar Ka Sikandar', 'Mr. Natwarlal' and 'Ganga Ki Saugandh'. The three appeared together in Yash Chopra's film 'Silsila' (1981), which was the last film of Amitabh and Rekha, one of Bollywood's most famous couples. This romantic drama flopped after its release. After this, reports started gaining momentum that its story is related to the real life of the stars.

Rekha never admitted that she was in love with Amitabh

In an interview with Simi Grewal in 2004, when Rekha was asked if she had ever been in love with Amitabh Bachchan, the actress said, “Absolutely.” She further added, “Oh, that's a stupid question. Why should I sign? What should I deny? Am I not in love with him? Of course I am. That's what I feel for that person.”

At that time it is clear

However, in the same interview, he also clarified that they were never in a relationship. He said, “I have never had any personal relationship with her, that's true. Never. There is no truth in the controversies and speculations.”