It’s well-known that Jaya Bachchan and Rekha once lived in the same Mumbai building. But few know the story of who made that happen. The person behind this unlikely coincidence was none other than the late veteran actor Asrani.

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When Asrani Helped Rekha Find a Home in Mumbai

During a conversation with journalist Vickey Lalwani, film historian and Asrani’s close friend Hanif Zaveri recalled the actor’s generous nature.

Zaveri shared, “When Asrani sahab became successful, he helped Rekha find a home. Rekha was looking for a flat. She came from Madras (now called Chennai), and back then, she used to travel all the way from there to shoot and then return home. She wasn’t even s

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