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Jaya Bachchan's Lifelong Crush on Dharmendra Revealed
24 Oct
Summary
- Jaya Bachchan's acting debut at 15 in Satyajit Ray's classic
- Her Bollywood debut in 'Guddi' exploring youth's fascination with cinema
- Jaya's real-life crush on Dharmendra, even in front of his wife Hema Malini
In October 2025, the entertainment world is abuzz with the news of Jaya Bachchan's lifelong crush on her co-star Dharmendra. The veteran actress, who began her acting journey at just 15 with Satyajit Ray's Bengali classic 'Mahanagar', made her Bollywood debut eight years later in Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 'Guddi'.
The film explored the fascination of youth with the glamour and star power of cinema, with Jaya portraying the titular role of a girl obsessed with Dharmendra. True to her candid nature, Jaya has never shied away from speaking her mind, even admitting her crush on Dharmendra in real life, not just in the film.
Decades later, the two have reunited for Karan Johar's upcoming film 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani', rekindling their professional camaraderie. Dharmendra, reflecting on their special bond, revealed that he still sees Jaya as his beloved 'Guddi', even if she playfully protests. "For me, she is still Guddi, with that same lovely smile," he said.
