Actor Dharmendra passed away on Monday at the age of 89. He was popular for his acting skills, powerful voice, and good looks. He was considered a handsome hunk in the industry. Many actresses were attracted to him, and there were even rumors of his love affairs with some of them. Read more in this report...

Asha Parekh
Dharmendra's name was often linked with Asha Parekh. Rumors of an alleged affair were rife. They had worked together in films like Blackmail, Hiralal Pannalal, Jurmana, and Raj Tilak. Media reports claimed that they were growing closer both onscreen and in real life.

Rakhi
Dharmendra's name was also linked with Rakhi Gulzar. Their on-screen chemistry was undeniable, and this may have led to rumors of a romantic relationship. However, the rumors of their romantic relationship were never proven.

Meena Kumari
Meena Kumari and Dharmendra first met during the film "Pooja Ke Phool" in 1964. Dharmendra fell in love with her during the filming of this film. Meena was already an established actress by then, and Dharmendra was just establishing himself in the industry. It is said that Meena Kumari would call numerous directors and producers to get Dharmendra films. Rumors of their affair swirled in the industry for quite some time before Dharmendra parted ways with Meena Kumari.

Jaya Bachchan
Actress Jaya Bachchan is also included in the list. She has repeatedly stated that Dharmendra was her crush. Once, on Karan Johar's show "Koffee with Karan," the actress said that she should have played the role of Basanti in "Sholay." When Karan asked why, Jaya Bachchan smiled and said, "I loved him." Hema Malini, who was also present on the episode, laughed at Jaya's statement. Additionally, Aamir Khan once asked Amitabh Bachchan, "When Jaya Bachchan used to shoot with another actor, which hero's name made you uncomfortable?" To this, Big B replied, "She told me on the very first day that Dharmendra was her favorite. There's no more beautiful person in the industry than him."

Rekha and Anita Raj
There were rumors of Dharmendra's affair with Bollywood's evergreen actress, Rekha. However, Dharmendra himself stated on several occasions that Rekha was a part of his family. He shared a very good friendship with Hema Malini. Dharmendra was also linked with Anita Raj.

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