Bollywood has always been a hub of glamour, romance and drama both on and off-screen. Over the years, several real-life love triangles have made headlines, leaving fans buzzing. From secret affairs to public heartbreaks, these tangled relationships have shaped careers, friendships and even industry rivalries. With the ongoing Valentine’s Week, let’s take a look at some of the most scandalous and talked-about love triangles in Bollywood that continue to spark conversations even today.
Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan And Rekha
One of Bollywood’s most legendary love triangles involves Amitabh Bachchan, his wife Jaya Bachchan, and actress Rekha. The intense chemistry between Amitabh and Rekha both on and off-screen sparked endless rumours. While Big B married Jaya in 1973, reports suggested he had a deep connection with Rekha. Their alleged affair created waves in the industry, especially after Rekha appeared at Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh’s wedding wearing sindoor and a mangalsutra. However, Amitabh and Jaya stood by each other, making this one of Bollywood’s most discussed love triangles.
Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty And Raveena Tandon
Akshay Kumar the khiladi of bollywood was known for his charm back in the 90s and his relationships often made news. His romance with Raveena Tandon was serious, with reports of a secret engagement. According to the Bollywood Shaadi, Akshay started dating Shilpa Shetty while still being linked with Raveena. The betrayal left both actresses heartbroken and Raveena later revealed how Akshay had cheated on her. Eventually, Akshay married Twinkle Khanna, leaving behind a trail of controversies.
Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai And Vivek Oberoi
Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai’s love story was nothing short of a Bollywood film. If rumours were to be true their relationship blossomed on the sets of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, but it ended on a bitter note, with Aishwarya accusing Salman of abusive behavior. After which Vivek Oberoi, publicly declared his love for Aishwarya. This led to a massive fallout between Vivek and Salman, with the latter allegedly threatening the actor as said by Viviek. Aishwarya eventually distanced herself from both and later married Abhishek Bachchan.
Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone And Katrina Kaif
Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone were Bollywood’s golden couple until he allegedly cheated on her with Katrina Kaif. Deepika openly spoke about her heartbreak, making it one of the most publicised breakups in Bollywood. Ranbir later dated Katrina for years before parting ways. Today, Deepika is happily married to Ranveer Singh, while Ranbir has settled down with Alia Bhatt and Katrina has found her soulmate Vicky Kaushal.
