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Rekha's Close Friend Who Shook Amitabh Bachchan and Dominated the Box Office
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Rekha's 'Best Friend' Jeetendra: The Star Who Challenged Amitabh Bachchan's Reign
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28-03-2026, 12:18
Rekha's 'Best Friend' Jeetendra: The Star Who Challenged Amitabh Bachchan's Reign
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Rekha's close friendship was with actor Jeetendra, whom she affectionately called 'Raviya'.
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Born Ravi Kapoor in Amritsar, Jeetendra was discovered by V. Shantaram and debuted in 'Geet Gaya Patharon Ne' (1964).
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He starred in over 200 films, often surpassing contemporaries like Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna in box office success.
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Jeetendra earned the nickname 'Jumping Jack' for his unique acting and dancing style.
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His films like 'Naagin' (1976), 'Dharam-Veer' (1977), 'Himmatwala', and 'Tohfa' were massive hits, solidifying his status as a superstar.
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