She starred in superhit and blockbuster films with stars like Rajesh Khanna, Dharmendra, and Jeetendra, bringing life to each of her roles, but in real life, she always yearned for true love.
The actress we’re talking about is none other than Asha Parekh. She worked in numerous films with Rajesh Khanna and Dharmendra. Her films, especially with Rajesh Khanna, were box office blockbusters. She was also known as the “Jubilee Girl” and has been honoured with the Padma Shri. Asha Parekh made such a sacrifice for love that she remained a virgin throughout her life.
In the 60s and 70s, Asha Parekh was at the peak of her career. Her films were guaranteed hits. Every big star wanted to work with her. She created history with Rajesh Khanna in Kati Patang.
This was a time when people were desperate for a glimpse of Asha Parekh. She was one of the highest-paid actresses of her time and was also known for her expressive eyes.
At one point, she dominated the industry. But as successful as her professional life was, her personal life was equally bleak. She was madly in love with a married man, but she never held any wrong intentions.
In a 2019 interview with Verve magazine, Asha Parekh revealed that she was happy living alone because she loved a married man. However, she didn’t want to break anyone’s home. She also said that she never wanted to be the other woman. This is why she chose to live alone.
She also appeared with Dharmendra in the superhit film Aan Milo Sajna. Apart from this, she worked in many hit and superhit films like Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai (1961), Phir Wahi Dil Laaya Hoon (1963), Mere Sanam (1965), Teesri Manzil (1966), Baharon Ke Sapne (1967), Shikar (1968), Pyar Ka Mausam (1969), Kati Patang (1970), and Caravan (1971).
