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There are numerous stories in Bollywood where reel relationships spark off-screen rumours. One such speculation that garnered traction in 90s involved Bollywoods evergreen on-screen pair Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz. In a recent candid chat Mumtaz opened up about her unique bond with Rajesh Khanna and why people assumed that they were more than just co-stars. While talking to Radio Nasha Mumtaz recalled her first meetup with superstar Rajesh Khanna I didn’t know him that time. I met him first time when I got to know that there is a hero Rajesh Khanna with whom I had to work. I said first ask him if he wants to work with me. That’s how I got my first picture with him Do Raaste. He has been very kind to me we were very good friends. She said. Mumtaz further talked about sharing a playful bond with him which made people believe that they were in a relationship. The actress shared When you do 15 films with a hero then you develop a timing with each other. Kaka sirf mere saath hi aisa karta the (He used to do these things only with me). Sometimes he used to put something on my face hit on my hips or touch his nose to mine during a song. So people thought ‘Dekh dekh chakkar chal raha hai dekho kitne nazdeek hai. Jaisa Kaka ke saath Mumtaz chipakti hai naa vaisa kisiko bhi nahi chipakti. Kuch chakkar hai (There is something going on between them. The way she gets close with Kaka she doesnt do it with any other hero).’ All our films were hit that’s why they used to say ‘they are having an affair’. Since Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz shared a close bond she was asked whether he was ever possessive about her. She stated that its quite natural for any man to be possessive about their favourite woman. For the unversed Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz collaborated in many memorable films including Do Raaste Bandhan Sachaa Jhutha Dushmun Aap Ki Kasam and Roti. In 1970s they were considered one of Bollywoods most loved on-screen pairs and their wonderful chemistry evidently sparked many box office hits.