Jaya Bachchan is one of the most versatile actresses in Hindi cinema. She made her acting debut at the mere age of 15 with Satyajit Ray's Bengali film, Mahanagar. After eight years, Jaya made her Bollywood debut with Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s film, Guddi. Jaya is known for speaking her mind without any filters. The actress once confessed her love for Dharmendra in front of his wife, Hema Malini.
Yes, you read that right. It happened when the two iconic actresses, Jaya Bachchan and Hema Malini, graced the show, Koffee With Karan. Confessing her love for Dharmendra, Jaya called him a Greek God and said:
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“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. There was this fantastic looking man. He was wearing this white pants and shoes, looking like a Greek god.”
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In 1971, Jaya Bachchan made her acting debut in Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s directorial, Guddi. The film discussed the influence of celebrities and the world of glamour on people. A 22-year-old Jaya Bachchan played the role of a 16-year-old naive girl, ‘Guddi’, who was in love with her screen idol, 'Dharmendra', who appeared in the film as 'Dharmendra'. Just like in the film, Jaya is awestruck by Dharmendra in real life and had a crush on him.
Years later, Dharmendra and Jaya Bachchan reunited for Karan Johar’s film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Taking to his IG handle, Dharmendra once shared a picture with Jaya and penned his emotions behind working with her after many years. His adorable note could be read as:
“Barson baadh... Apni Guddi ke saath... Guddi... jo kabhi badi fan thi meri... A happy news.”
During a throwback interview, Dharmendra revealed that he shares a very special bond with Jaya, who will always be his 'Guddi'. Elaborating on how the actress now protest on hearing this, Dharmendra said:
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“For me, she is still Guddi, with that same lovely smile. The years have flown by, but she hasn't changed, not one bit. Of course, when I tell her this, Jaya protests, saying, 'Main ab Guddi nahin rahi', but as I tell her, 'Mere liye to tum hamesha Guddi rahogi.' She's family and will always remain a little baby for us.”
On the personal front, Jaya Bachchan is married to Amitabh Bachchan. They are proud parents of Abhishek and Shweta Bachchan. On the other hand, Dharmendra tied the knot with Hema Malini, and the couple has two daughters, Esha and Ahana Deol. Before Hema, Dharmendra was married to Prakash Kaur, and they are proud parents to Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Vijeta Deol, and Ajeeta Deol.
Jaya Bachchan and Dharmendra have worked together in many films, including Guddi, Samadhi, Phagun, Chupke Chupke Sholay, and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
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