'There is no man more handsome than Dharmendra...’: When Amitabh Bachchan revealed Jaya Bachchan’s love for her ‘Guddi’ co-star

Jaya Bachchan once made a surprising revelation about having a big crush on Dharmendra. During her 2007 appearance on the show 'Koffee with Karan,' she candidly admitted that she admired Dharmendra immensely, calling him a "Greek God" and confessing that she was starstruck when they first met. Interestingly, a few months ago, Aamir Khan appeared on a TV show hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. When Aamir asked Amitabh if he ever felt bothered when Jaya used to shoot with other actors, Amitabh shared an amazing story about it, adding another layer to their real-life Bollywood tale.

Amitabh Bachchan shares his take on Jaya Bachchan’s co-stars

During the show, Aamir asked Amitabh, “When Jaya ji used to go for the shoots with another hero. So, which hero’s name bothered you, knowing that Jaya ji was shooting with him today?” Amitabh answered, “Ahh..never felt bothered. On the very first day, she said that Dharmendra is my favourite. She said that ‘there is no man more handsome than him in our industry’.”


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Memorable on-screen collaborations of Dharmendra and Jaya Bachchan

Dharmendra and Jaya have shared the screen in several notable films over the years. They first appeared together in the 1971 classic ‘Guddi’, where Jaya made her debut playing a schoolgirl fascinated by Dharmendra, who played himself. Their on-screen pairing continued with memorable movies like ‘Chupke Chupke’ and ‘Kabhi Kabhie’, showcasing their versatile acting chemistry. More recently, they reunited in Karan Johar's ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, delighting audiences once again.

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Dharmendra’s passing marks the end of an era

Veteran Bollywood star Dharmendra passed away in Mumbai at the age of 89, just days shy of his 90th birthday on December 8. Earlier this month, he had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital after experiencing breathlessness but was later discharged and was reportedly recovering at home. While his family has not made an official announcement, renowned filmmaker Karan Johar took to social media to pay tribute to the legendary actor, marking the end of an era in Indian cinema. The exact cause of his death has not been revealed, but it is known that Dharmendra had been unwell since his hospital admission on November 1.




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