Veteran actress Rekha has always ruled headlines for several reasons, apart from her films and acting skills. Her love affairs and romantic relationships have been a talk of the town, always. But do you
know that the actress was once rumoured to be dating Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan? Reportedly, the two were madly in love with each other and had even decided to get married. But what happened to their love story? Let’s find out.
Rekha Was Dating Imran Khan During The 80s?
During the 1980s, Rekha and Imran Khan were often linked together. The two were spotted together multiple times at several events and that’s how the chatter of their love story began.
In 1985, a Star Report claimed that Imran had spent several weeks in Mumbai with Rekha. The report also claimed that the couple was often seen together on the beaches and were “painting the town red”.
“Those who saw Rekha and Imran enjoying each other’s company at the beach were struck by their closeness and were thus convinced that they loved each other deeply and passionately,” the report stated.
Rekha Was Ready To Marry Imran Khan?
Rumours of their romantic relationship grew stronger after the same report claimed that even Rekha’s mother, Pushpavalli, was fond of Imran and was keen for the two to get married. Reportedly, she had also visited an astrologer to check if Imran could be a suitable match for her daughter/
“She had gone to Delhi and consulted a najoomi [astrologer] if Imran could be an ideal suiter to her daughter. No one knows what the najoomi had said but Rekha’s mother was convinced that Imran could be a welcome addition to her family,” the report stated.
When Rekha’s Dance With Imran Khan Grabbed Attention
In 1989, Rekha attended a charity concert in Lahore with Imran Khan. During the event, the actress was seen dancing with Imran, Vinod Khanna and cricketer Javed Miandad on stage. Watch the old clip here:
What Happened To Rekha’s Relationship With Imran Khan?
Neither Rekha nor Imran ever confirmed the relationship. While it remains an unspoken mystery, nobody knows what happened between the two and why they parted ways.
