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When Rekha’s brief interaction with Amitabh Bachchan at Rishi Kapoor-Neetu Singh’s wedding brought tears to Jaya Bachchan

At Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh’s wedding, Rekha’s brief interaction with Amitabh Bachchan, combined with her striking sindoor look, caught everyone’s attention. The moment was so emotional that Jaya Bachchan, sitting nearby, couldn’t hold back her tears.
December 06, 2025 / 02:01 IST
Rekha, Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan

Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan and Rekha’s relationship dynamics have been the talk of the industry. Rekha’s appearance at Neetu Singh and Rishi Kapoor’s wedding and her brief interaction with Amitabh Bachchan still create a buzz among the fans.

Rekha made a spectacular entrance while Jaya Bachchan was sitting next to the bride. Neetu Singh was friends with Rekha.

The veteran actress sported a bold red bindi on her forehead, and her much-discussed red sindoor gleamed on her forehead. She looked stunning in a white saree.

When the bride and groom gave the signal, the cameras quickly panned in Rekha's direction. Rekha went to the middle of RK Studios' garden and stood there, according to a Cine Blitz report that described what happened that evening.

The camera captured Rekha gazing at Amitabh Bachchan, who was talking to director Manmohan Desai. After some while, Rekha went up to the veteran actor and started a discussion.

While Rekha's sindoor appearance drew everyone’s attention, Jaya Bachchan's emotional response heightened the drama of the event.

According to a Stardust magazine report, "Jaya tried to keep a stoic front for a long time, but eventually she had to bend her head and let the tears roll down."

Rekha reacts to her Sindoor look

Rekha later explained her look and revealed that the Sindoor and mangalsutra were simply part of her costume for a film she had been shooting. She further revealed that she headed to the wedding directly from the set and had forgotten to take them off.

However, President Neelam Sanjiva Reddy questioned the actor about her remarkable sindoor at the 1982 National Awards, when she was praised for her role in Umrao Jaan (1981).

Also Read: Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh, Janhvi Kapoor, Aneet Padda and more celebs turn heads in traditional looks at Swadesh event

Rekha previously made headlines after she stated, “In the city I come from, it’s fashionable to wear sindoor."

Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan's relationship

Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan met for the first time during the making of Guddi. They instantly fell in love while shooting Ek Nazar (1972). The couple tied the knot in 1973 and welcomed two children, Abhishek Bachchan and Shweta Bachchan.

Gayatri Rani
Gayatri Rani is a Senior-Sub Editor with over three years of experience in delivering Hollywood and Bollywood news.
first published: Dec 6, 2025 02:00 am

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