Jeetendra: The 'Jumping Jack' Who Challenged Amitabh and Rekha's Intimate Friend

• Jeetendra, known as 'Raviya' to Rekha, was a close friend of the actress, even before Amitabh Bachchan became a superstar.
• He debuted in 1964 with 'Geet Gaya Patharon Ne' and became a star after the 1967 hit 'Farz', earning the nickname 'Jumping Jack'.
• Jeetendra's career spanned 40 years, with over 200 films, often outperforming contemporaries like Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan.
• In 1976, his film 'Nagin' was the highest-grossing, and in 1977, 'Dharam-Veer' gave tough competition to Amitabh Bachchan.
• After a financial setback, he revived his career with South Indian collaborations, starring with Jaya Prada and Sridevi in hits like 'Himmatwala' and 'Tohfa'.