Why Was Rekha Blamed For Husband Mukesh Aggarwal Death?

Uncover the story behind why people blamed Rekha for her husband Mukesh Aggarwal’s suicide. Discover the reasons and controversies surrounding the tragic death of Mukesh Aggarwal, revealing the challenges faced by Rekha under public scrutiny.

Rekha is a true icon in the film industry, having carved her name with sheer hard work and talent. She has consistently been a trailblazer, depicting strong and independent women at a time when society preferred a more submissive and meek portrayal of women. The way society blamed the super-talented Rekha for her husband, Mukesh Agarwal’s tragic suicide was unbelievably harsh and deeply saddening.

Rekha went through the gloomiest phase of her life when she was blamed for her husband, businessman Mukesh Aggarwal’s suicidal death and was called a witch, murderer, man-eater, etc. It must be a heartbreaking moment in the life of a woman who has always shattered stereotypes and stood as a symbol of empowerment.

Rekha had reached the pinnacle of stardom during her time in the movie business and has been an evergreen actress. Loved by millions for her beauty and acting, she was the queen of Bollywood. But everything that glitters is not gold. No matter how successful you have been in your life, just one wrong event would destroy all the good work you have done and shatter your image. Evergreen actress Rekha went through a similar turmoil when her husband Mukesh Aggarwal committed suicide and, people blamed Rekha for that. (Also Read: 7 Shameful Incidents Of Women Trolled Lately, Shows Why Our Society Hates Them So Much!)

Rekha’s Turbulent Marriage With Mukesh Aggarwal

Rekha married entrepreneur Mukesh Aggarwal in 1990. Her biography, “Rekha: The Untold Story by Yaseer Usman” gives details about their relationship. As per the book Rekha wanted to marry a man who would love her and share his surname with her. Rekha met businessman Mukesh Aggarwal through a mutual friend, and they exchanged a series of phone calls before they met in Mumbai for the first time. Rekha was impressed by Mukesh’s honesty and simplicity, while Mukesh had already fallen for her.

A month after meeting Rekha, Mukesh proposed to her for marriage, and they had a spontaneous wedding in a temple in Juhu, Mumbai. One month later, they had another traditional marriage in Tirupati in the presence of Rekha’s parents. After the wedding, the couple flew down to London for their honeymoon. 

Troubles in Rekha and Mukesh Aggarwal’s Marriage

Gradually, Rekha realized that something was troubling her husband. Mukesh had suffered losses in business and was reportedly on heavy medication for acute depression. Also, Mukesh wanted Rekha to stop working in movies. Rekha was unable to stay in this lifeless marriage and distanced herself from him.

Rekha and Mukesh Aggarwal were heading for divorce?

As per reports, in September 1990, the unhappy couple decided to divorce amicably. On September 26, Rekha traveled to the USA for a stage performance. And, on October 2, 1990, Mukesh committed suicide by hanging himself from a Rekha dupatta in his home. Before Rekha could come to terms with the dreadful incident, she found herself amid a new storm where everyone hated her.

Family & Industry Blamed Rekha for husband’s death 

Mukesh’s brother and mother gave negative statements against her. His mother said, “Woh daayan mere bete ko kha gayi?” Some people from Bollywood also lashed her. Subhash Ghai said, “It’s going to be tough even professionally for her. No conscientious director will work with her ever again.” In a report published by the India Times, Neeraj, a friend of Aggarwal’s, recalled an incident wherein the industrialist Mukesh showed signs of being suicidal. But no one cared and blamed Rekha for her husband’s death. 

Why Rekha didn’t attend the funeral of her husband?

After her husband, Mukesh Aggarwal’s death, Rekha had to endure a lot of humiliation. Not only were her husband’s family and the industry targeting her, but even the public was pointing fingers at her. Additionally, her poster for the upcoming film “Sheshnag,” set to release at that time, was defaced. Despite being innocent, she was labeled as a murderer by many. Enduring such humiliation, if Rekha chose not to attend her husband’s funeral, it’s understandable considering the harsh public judgment she faced. After her first marriage turned out to be a disaster, Rekha never married again. 

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It is so heartbreaking how people blamed Rekha for husband Mukesh Aggarwal’s death without realizing the real incident.  As per many reports, the incident broke her from within and impacted her career adversely.  Rekha refused to comment and remained silent. She focused on her work, accepted the projects with people who dared to work with her, and made a comeback. Over the period, she received audience love and admiration. It is quite inspiring how Rekha fought against all the negative voices and took a stand for herself.