Dignity : Rakhee, a seasoned actress, is known for her acting talent and dignity.
She has always lived her life on her own terms and never accepts non sense.
Hurt : Rakhee was already an established actress when she got married to Gulzar, a poet-film maker.
Naturally, she had expected creative freedom in her marital life.
Movie : Naturally, she was part of creative process of her husband ;who was conceptualizing Aandhi.
Perhaps, she was assured that she would enact role of heroine in upcoming movie.
Hurt : Film journals claimed that she was hurt; when Gulzar sidelined her for Suchitra Sen.
Ironically, Gulzar did not want her to continue her acting career.
Tiff : Film magazines claimed ; Gulzar was once a heavy drinker and a ladies man.
Well, Rakhee found it odd and pretentious.
Estrangement : No wonder, she got irked to find Gulzar showering his attention on Suchitra Sen.
To make matters worse, Gulzar in an inebriated state badly beat her.
Restart : Rakhee soon met Yash Chopra and was signed in a lead role in Kabhi Kabhi (1976)
Since then , she has never worked in any of Gulzar’s movies.
Facts : Since then ; much water has flowed under the bridge.
This couple has reconciled and are best friends.
They both are now senior citizens leading independent lives.
Note : It is not meant to defame or hurt any one.
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