Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s love life has often been the subject of intrigue, with stories revolving around his relationships with Jaya Bachchan and Rekha. However, according to author and film historian Hanif Zaveri, the Shahenshah of Bollywood had a lesser-known love story before he became a superstar. Speaking on the Meri Saheli podcast, Zaveri shared an untold chapter from Amitabh’s early days, revealing that his first romance blossomed in Kolkata.
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