When Jaya Bachchan revealed she had a huge crush on Dharmendra, called him a 'Greek God' in front of Hema Malini

Jaya Bachchan, known for her candidness and timeless bond with husband Amitabh Bachchan, recently shared a surprising revelation about having a big crush on another Bollywood superstar none other than the dashing Dharmendra. While appearing on 'Koffee with Karan' in 2007, Jaya Bachchan opened up about her admiration for Dharmendra, calling him a 'Greek God' and admitting that she was starstruck upon meeting him.

During the show, Jaya was in conversation with fellow actress Hema Malini when she revealed how nervous she felt when she first met Dharmendra, who left a lasting impression on her. “I should have played Basanti because I loved Dharmendra. When I saw him for the first time, I got so nervous, I didn’t know what to do. He looked like a Greek God,” Jaya said, recalling the actor dressed in a striking white ensemble.

In the iconic film 'Sholay' (1975), Jaya played the role of Radha, a widow, while Hema Malini portrayed Basanti, the love interest of Dharmendra’s character. Although Jaya didn’t land the role of Basanti, her admiration for Dharmendra was pretty evident throughout her early career. The two actors shared the screen in films like 'Mili' and 'Chupke Chupke,' and decades later, they reunited in 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.'

Despite her lasting crush on Dharmendra, Jaya’s love story with Amitabh Bachchan remains iconic in Bollywood, having been romantically involved since the filming of 'Zanjeer ' before tying the knot in 1973.





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