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Amitabh Bachchan & Rekha Cast in Silsila Amid Affair Rumours
✍️ NDTV
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 12:38 PM
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The film Silsila saw Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha cast together, sparking rumours of an affair between the two stars. Jaya Bachchan reportedly resisted the pairing, insisting on a specific condition for her husband's involvement.
Silsila, the 1981 Hindi drama directed by Yash Chopra, featured a controversial pairing of Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha. Reports emerged that the two actors were rumored to be involved in an affair during the film’s production, a claim that fueled media speculation.
Jaya Bachchan, Bachchan’s wife, reportedly opposed the on‑screen romance, citing concerns over her husband's image. She is said to have set a condition that the film’s narrative must not portray any impropriety between the lead pair.
Despite the controversy, the film went on to release, with Bachchan and Rekha delivering performances that were praised for their chemistry. The casting decision remains a notable chapter in Bollywood’s history of star pairings and off‑screen drama.
Jaya Bachchan, Bachchan’s wife, reportedly opposed the on‑screen romance, citing concerns over her husband's image. She is said to have set a condition that the film’s narrative must not portray any impropriety between the lead pair.
Despite the controversy, the film went on to release, with Bachchan and Rekha delivering performances that were praised for their chemistry. The casting decision remains a notable chapter in Bollywood’s history of star pairings and off‑screen drama.