When Rekha walked up to hug Jaya Bachchan as Amitabh Bachchan won Screen Best Actor award, see video

For years, there has been widespread speculation about a strained equation between Jaya Bachchan and Rekha, reportedly stemming from Amitabh Bachchan’s rumoured closeness with the latter.

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Fast forward to the Star Screen Awards in 2016, and the atmosphere was completely different. After nearly three decades, Jaya Bachchan and Rekha were seen together in the same frame, both looking graceful in traditional attire. After Amitabh Bachchan was announced as the Best Actor for his performance in Piku, Rekha walked up to Jaya and warmly hugged her, symbolically putting an end to years of perceived cold vibes and unspoken tension.

See Rekha, Jaya Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan’s video from SCREEN Awards:

Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha’s association began in the early years of their careers, starting with Do Anjaane. Over time, their on-screen pairing sparked widespread speculation. While Bachchan never addressed the relationship rumours, Rekha spoke candidly about her admiration for him on several occasions over the years. Silsila ultimately marked their final film together.

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