Salman Khan's childhood crush on Rekha: Did you know once Bollywood's most eligible bachelor wanted to marry the 'Umrao Jaan' actree?

Long before Salman Khan became Bollywood’s heartthrob, he was just a wide-eyed boy mesmerized by the unmatched charm of one of Hindi cinema’s most iconic actresses—Rekha. While fans today can’t stop gushing over Salman’s on screen presence, it turns out that the superstar himself once had his own fan moment and it was far more than just admiration.During an episode of Bigg Boss back in 2014, when Rekha appeared on the show to promote her film 'Super Nani,' Salman let slip a nostalgic revelation that took everyone by surprise. He spoke fondly about his childhood and confessed that he used to attend yoga sessions as a kid not out of interest in fitness, but simply because Rekha was the instructor. As he candidly put it, “I had no real connection with yoga but since Rekha ji taught it, my friends and I would show up religiously.

”Rekha reveals Salman’s innocent childhood obsessionThe story didn’t stop there. Rekha herself chimed in with an amusing memory that Salman may not have expected her to share. The actress recalled a time when Salman was just a boy of about 7 or 8 and he would quietly follow her on his bicycle. What might have seemed like mere puppy love to outsiders was a heartfelt emotion for young Salman, who once went home and declared to his family that he would one day marry Rekha.

Laughing at the memory, Salman added with his signature wit, “Maybe that’s why I never got married.” To which Rekha cheekily responded, “Maybe that’s why I didn’t either.”Rekha : Timeless, graceful and still ruling heartsIt’s no surprise that a young boy would fall so deeply for Rekha. Even today, she remains a symbol of grace and timeless beauty, someone who can easily overshadow even the newest faces in the industry with her aura.

Her poise and elegance continue to make her one of the most revered stars in Bollywood.This candid moment between Salman and Rekha wasn’t just a fun throwback—it revealed a touching side of the superstar that fans rarely get to see. It served as a reminder that before the fame and films, even the biggest celebrities had their own innocent crushes just like everyone else.