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Today's Bollywood buzz includes Mohammed Rafi's son accusing Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle of sabotaging his father's career. CBFC demanded 23 cuts in 'Baaghi 4' despite its 'A' rating. The High Court dismissed a plea to stop the release of 'Jolly LLB 3'. Soni Razdan criticized defining Jaya Bachchan by her husband's name.

Veteran actress Soni Razdan, who essays the role of legendary Kashmiri singer Raj Begum in the recently released streaming film Songs of Paradise, recently opened up about the way women are still perceived in the industry. In an interview, she was asked about privileged women in cinema still being defined by their husbands’ names, with the example of Jaya Bachchan being cited.

Bharat Takhtani, previously married to Esha Deol, has announced a new relationship. He introduced Meghna Lakhani as his partner in a recent post. This comes after Bharat and Esha's amicable split in 2024, ending their 11-year marriage. The couple, who have two daughters, had renewed their vows during Esha's pregnancy.

Rekha, the iconic actress, openly confessed her deep affection for Amitabh Bachchan in a resurfaced 2004 interview with Simi Garewal. While acknowledging the universal appeal of the superstar and admitting to being passionately in love with him, Rekha clarified that there was never a personal relationship between them. Their last on-screen appearance was in the 1981 film 'Silsila'.

Jaya Bachchan, known for her candid nature, once revealed her admiration for her 'Guddi' co-star Dharmendra on 'Koffee With Karan,' even in front of Hema Malini. She confessed to being captivated by his charm from their first meeting, describing him as a 'Greek god.

Madhoo, famed for roles in 'Roja' and 'Phool Aur Kaante,' revealed her reasons for a career break in a recent interview. Discontent with Bollywood's filmmaking approach led to her hiatus after marriage in 1999. She even declined a role opposite Amitabh Bachchan in 'Sooryavansham' due to her wedding.