Rekha: How the Icon Was Once Close to Marrying Imran Khan, Says Old Family Story

Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi—former Prime Minister of Pakistan, world-renowned cricketer, and known for his handsome personality—has often been a heartthrob. He was linked to several Bollywood actresses, including Zeenat Aman, Shabana Azmi, and Moon Moon Sen.. But the most talked-about name was Rekha.

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Imran and Rekha—A much-talked-about relationship (Imran Khan Rekha affair)

In the 1980s, rumors of their affair suddenly gained momentum. They were spotted together numerous times—sometimes strolling along the Mumbai beach, sometimes on Rekha's shooting sets. The media openly reported that the two were "painting the town red"—meaning they were openly living their romance. According to a 1985 report: "People who saw them together on the beach were stunned by their closeness and believed they were deeply in love."

Rekha's mother got her horoscopes matched by an astrologer (Rekha mother)

Interestingly, Rekha's mother, Pushpavalli, was extremely happy with the relationship. She believed Imran Khan was the most suitable match for her daughter. According to reports, she even went to Delhi to consult an astrologer (najumi) to find out what would make a good match for Rekha and Imran. It was reported: "Pushpavalli went to Delhi and asked the astrologer whether Imran would be a suitable life partner for Rekha... and she returned quite satisfied with the advice." Despite all this, the relationship never reached marriage.

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Why did Rekha and Imran not get married? (Rekha relationship)

Reports clearly stated that the two were very close, but the reason they didn't get married remains elusive. Rekha never spoke openly, nor did Imran Khan offer any clarification on their relationship. There was a time when Rekha accompanied Imran Khan to a charity concert in Lahore and was seen dancing with him—which only fueled the rumors.

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Imran Khan's statement regarding film actresses (Imran Khan affair)

An old statement by Imran Khan sheds some light on this unresolved story. He said: "Actresses are good company for a short time. I enjoy their company for a while, but I would never even consider marrying a film actress." Many believe that this very thought may have been the biggest obstacle to their relationship.

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FAQs

1. Were Rekha and Imran Khan really dating?

Yes, their romance was widely rumored in the 1980s. Several reports claimed that the two were very close and were often seen together

2. Was Rekha's mother happy with this relationship?

Yes, Rekha's mother, Pushpavalli, was excited about the relationship. She even went to Delhi to consult an astrologer to determine the couple's future.

3. Was Rekha and Imran Khan's marriage fixed?

The marriage was not officially finalised, but according to reports, their closeness had increased so much that people started believing that the marriage might happen soon.

4. Then why did they not get married?

The exact reason for this remains unknown. Neither Rekha nor Imran Khan ever spoke openly about this relationship.
However, an old statement by Imran Khan suggests that he was not in favor of marrying film actresses.

5. How close were Rekha and Imran to each other?

Reports say that the two would spend time on Mumbai beaches, go to each other's shoots, and were often seen together in public.