The personal lives of Bollywood celebrities often become the subject of intense public fascination, and the rumored relationship between Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha continues to be a topic of discussion decades later. Adding fuel to the fire, an anecdote from the late politician Amar Singh has resurfaced, detailing an incident that allegedly occurred at a birthday party.

According to Amar Singh, as recounted in Yasser Usman's book on Rekha, he once attended Shabana Azmi's birthday party with Amitabh Bachchan and his wife, Jaya Bachchan. Upon arriving, they discovered that Rekha was also present. Singh claimed that as soon as Amitabh saw Rekha, he immediately turned around and left the party. Singh said that Amitabh instructed his driver, who had been told to go and eat since they would be a while, to take them away.

This account aligns with the long-standing rumors of a strained dynamic between Jaya Bachchan and Rekha. It's been widely speculated that the tension stems from the alleged affair between Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha, which reportedly began on the sets of the film "Do Anjaane" in 1976, when Amitabh was already married to Jaya. The rumors gained further momentum during their collaborations in several other films, including "Muqaddar Ka Sikandar" and "Mr. Natwarlal".

Director Yash Chopra's film "Silsila" further intensified public interest, as the movie mirrored the rumored real-life dynamic between Amitabh, Jaya, and Rekha. Jaya Bachchan reportedly agreed to star in "Silsila" on the condition that she would be present on set at all times, even when she wasn't required for filming.

While neither Amitabh Bachchan nor Rekha has ever publicly acknowledged a romantic relationship, the rumors have persisted for years. Amar Singh, who was once a close friend of the Bachchan family, alluded to a past relationship between Amitabh and Rekha, further fueling the speculation.

Amitabh Bachchan, often called the "Shahenshah of Bollywood" and "Big B," is considered one of the greatest and most successful actors in Indian cinema. With a career spanning over five decades, he has appeared in over 200 films and has received numerous accolades, including six National Film Awards and sixteen Filmfare Awards. Jaya Bachchan is also an accomplished actress and a Member of Parliament. Rekha, similarly, is a celebrated actress known for her captivating performances.

The alleged incident at Shabana Azmi's birthday party, as recounted by Amar Singh, provides another glimpse into the complex relationships and unspoken tensions that have surrounded these Bollywood icons for decades. While the truth of the rumored affair may never be definitively known, the enduring interest in the story highlights the public's fascination with the personal lives of celebrities and the enduring power of unconfirmed narratives.