Rekha is a name that needs no introduction. A timeless star, a fashion icon, and a mystery wrapped in glamour, she has always made headlines, whether for her brilliant roles on screen or her famously private personal life. Over the years, her relationships have sparked endless rumours, but there’s one rare moment when she opened up about something deeply personal: motherhood.
Rekha’s only marriage and the life that followed
While Rekha has often been linked to some of the biggest names in Bollywood, she only married once—Delhi-based businessman Mukesh Aggarwal in 1990. The marriage sadly lasted less than a year, and ended in tragedy when Aggarwal died by suicide in October that same year. Rekha has remained single ever since, choosing to live life on her own terms. She’s always focused on her career, keeping her private life away from the spotlight. But in a past interview with Rediff, the ‘Umrao Jaan’ actress gave a rare insight into why she never had children. ‘It would be very unfair to my priorities’
When asked if she missed having children, Rekha’s reply was, “Not any more. Even if I find the ultimate man to have babies with, it would be very unfair to my priorities. I can’t be there for just one human being in the world. Because if I have a baby, I won’t be able to focus on anything else.”
‘What happens to the babies all over the world?’
Rekha’s view on motherhood went beyond the personal. She further reflected, “Then what happens to the babies all over the world with whom I’m connected? If you have the power to be Rekha, then you better be prepared to reach out to anyone who wants to reach out to you,” she said.
The ‘Khoon Bhari Maang’ actress didn’t just speak about children—she also spoke about how she would be if she ever had a man in her life. With a smile, she revealed just how devoted she would be in a relationship. “If I had a man, I’d be devoting all my attention to that one person. I’m an extremely uni-focus person. Main unka bed bhi banaoongi. I’ll take out his clothes, personally monitor his menu, prepare the dabba and personally deliver it to him.”
