Jeetendra Recalls How 'Jaan' Rekha Came To Rescue When He Faced Income Tax Issue

Jeetendra is one of the legendary actors in Bollywood, he ruled the industry for decades and his films are still loved. He has worked with almost all the Bollywood biggies but his most loved partner is none other than Rekha. On the occasion of veteran actress Rekha's 70th birthday this year, Jeetendra took a trip down memory lane and recalled how she once helped him resolve an income tax issue.

Jeetendra and Rekha's bond Jeetendra and Rekha share a close bond off-screen as well. The actor, whom the Umrao Jaan star affectionately calls ' Ravya' considers Rekha a 'true friend' who goes above and beyond for others. The actor, in a recent interview recalled how Rekha once helped him resolve an income tax issue. ALSO READ: Talking to Filmfare, Jeetendra said, "he went out of her way to be cordial with the officer. What’s more she even served him snacks with her own hands. The fan boy was floored and my tax problems were all sorted . Now you tell me, who does that? Unless it’s a true friend. There have been so many instances where she’s just been there rock solid." She is my Jaan: Jeetendra Further, he added, "Rekha is my jaan (beloved). She’s a yaaron ka yaar." They worked together in many films including Ek Bechara (1972), Anokhi Ada (1973), Suntan (1972), Karmayogi (1978) Judaai (1980), Jal Mahal (1980), Maang Bharo Sajana (1980), Mehndi Rang Layegi (1982), Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai (1990) and Sheshnaag (1990), among others.