Was Imran Khan In Love With This Actress? The Secret Bollywood Romance That History Never Confirmed | World News

New Delhi: Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was in the news following viral news claiming that he was assassinated in Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. But before her political controversies became global headlines, she was one of Pakistan’s most flamboyant cricketers and was widely regarded as a charismatic lady at the peak of cricket.

As one of the most glamorous sports icons, she has gone through phases that have kept gossip columns busy for decades. Her name was often mentioned in high-profile love stories, and one such story involved one of India’s most famous actresses.

A Rumored Romance with Rekha

Among the stories from his past, his alleged relationship with Bollywood superstar Rekha stands out. Reports from the mid-1980s suggest that Khan and Rekha were in a serious relationship at the height of their fame.

While Khan was at the peak of his cricket career at that time, Rekha was mesmerizing the audience as a reigning superstar in Bollywood.

Many magazines from that period described the warm bond between them, which began at private meetings attended by artists, diplomats and prominent figures from India and abroad.

According to reports, the two met at elite social gatherings and quickly struck up a connection. A 1985 article in Star magazine claimed that they were often seen together at lavish parties or relaxing by the sea. People who watched them interact were quoted as saying they looked “deeply and passionately in love.” The statement quickly became part of the popular narrative.

The Marriage That Never Happened

Stories from the time said the two were seriously considering getting married. A widely circulated report claimed that Khan had met Rekha’s mother Pushpavalli, who was said to find him charming and kind. She reportedly consulted an astrologer to check the compatibility of her horoscopes, a detail that added further interest to the already rumored romance.

What happened next is largely unknown. Over time, their relationship weakened and each moved on with their own lives. While Rekha preferred to remain unmarried, completely preserving her private world, Khan was married three times. His last marriage, to Bushra Bibi, faced its own turmoil when he was placed under house arrest shortly before he was jailed in August 2023.

Even today neither Rekha nor Khan has confirmed what actually happened between them. However, rumors continue to circulate as discussions about Khan’s early years resurface, keeping alive a story that once fascinated fans on both sides of the border.