When Kamal Haasan’s ex wife Vani Ganapathy reportedly caught him with Rekha in a hotel room

Kamal Haasan's personal life has often been a topic of widespread discussion. His failed marriages and rumoured relationships within the industry are never unfamiliar to fans. One of the most intriguing headlines was about Kamal’s rumoured relationship with iconic Bollywood actress Rekha.

Kamal Haasan's rumoured relationship with Rekha

Rekha was shooting for Silsila under Yash Chopra’s direction, and she had also signed a Tamil film titled Meendum Kokila with Kamal Haasan and Sridevi in 1981. According to reports, Kamal and Rekha allegedly developed a close relationship during the shoot, which went unnoticed by the crew at the time.




Vani Ganapathy allegedly caught Kamal and Rekha red handed

The situation escalated when Kamal’s then-wife, Vani Ganapathy, reportedly made an unexpected visit to the hotel where Rekha was staying. As per a journalist’s account relayed to Rediff, a hotel employee revealed:

“In late 1979, I was working at the Hotel Chola Sheraton in Chennai. One night, when I reported for work, I found the place in a tizzy. As the girls in reception told the story, Kamal Haasan and Rekha Ganesan were in the latter’s room in the hotel when Kamal’s then-wife Vani Ganapathy arrived and gave her husband a public dressing-down.”

Whispers soon followed that Rekha was removed from the project, and Malayalam actress Deepa (also known as Unni Mary) was brought in to replace her. Neither Kamal nor Rekha ever issued a statement about the incident, and it still remains unclear.

Kamal Haasan's divorce with Vani

Kamal Haasan had married Vani Ganapathy in 1978. Their marriage began to deteriorate, especially during the period when Kamal started working more frequently with actress Sarika. News eventually emerged that Sarika was pregnant with Kamal’s child. In 1988, he officially ended his marriage with Vani and married Sarika later that year. On the work front, Kamal Haasan was recently seen in 'Thug Life'. The film which was directed by Mani Ratnam, failed to impress the audiences.