Over decades, Amitabh Bachchan has faced persistent rumours regarding his relationship with fellow actor Rekha, often fueled by media speculation and public curiosity. During these turbulent times, he made a bold and definitive statement about his marriage to Jaya Bachchan, declaring that divorce would never be an option for them.

Back in the 1980s, as the gossip around Amitabh–Rekha intensified—especially during the production and release of the film Silsila, which mirrored their perceived triangle—the couple found themselves in the eye of the storm. The speculation became so rampant that interviewers repeatedly pressed them about their personal lives. In one such confrontation, when asked whether he had ever thought of divorcing Jaya, Amitabh reportedly said with conviction, “A divorce will never happen in our case.”

His words were not mere rhetoric; they were part of a broader effort to reaffirm their commitment amid a media maelstrom. Throughout, both Amitabh and Jaya have spoken in interviews about the resilience of their bond and their shared values. For her part, Jaya has offered candid responses over the years—saying that if there had been something between Amitabh and Rekha, “he would have been somewhere else, na?”—thus grounding the rumours in logic and intuition.

That period also witnessed instances where the pain and pressure seemed to surface. A noted episode surfaced when interviewer Karan Thapar asked Amitabh about his relationship with Rekha while Jaya was present. The line of questioning reportedly led to a tense moment, with Amitabh briefly losing his cool. But the couple remained publicly united, reinforcing the commitment Amitabh had articulated earlier.

Today, decades later, their marriage continues to be seen by many as a powerful example of enduring companionship in the spotlight—despite the shadows cast by speculation, gossip, and public intrusion. The resolve expressed back then, and again in that statement on divorce, remains central to how they have navigated personal and public life together.