Dimple Kapadia has long been admired for her grace, beauty, and timeless charm—but not all admirers made headlines. While her relationships with Rajesh Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, and Sunny Deol often grabbed the spotlight, one Bollywood star quietly held her in awe from a distance. Years later, Jackie Shroff would openly admit to being mesmerized by Dimple, not with romance, but with deep admiration and respect.Dimple, discovered at 14 by Raj Kapoor, rose to fame with her debut in Bobby opposite Rishi Kapoor. Though she worked with top stars, her personal life often made headlines—especially her marriage to Rajesh Khanna at just 16, before Bobby’s release, despite a 15-year age gap.After marrying Rajesh Khanna, the actress stepped away from acting to focus on family life. She devoted her time to raising their daughters, Twinkle and Rinke Khanna, both of whom later had brief stints in the film industry.Before her film debut, Dimple was rumoured to be in love with Rishi Kapoor, but the relationship reportedly didn’t last. Soon after, Rajesh Khanna entered her life, leading to their much-publicised marriage. In the 1980s, her rumoured relationship with Sunny Deol also drew significant media attention, though it was never confirmed. Interestingly, there was yet another actor—Jackie Shroff—who quietly fell for Dimple Kapadia and later went on to work with her in 12 films.We’re talking about none other than Bollywood’s beloved ‘Bhidu’, Jackie Shroff, who once confessed to being mesmerized by Dimple Kapadia’s beauty after watching her in Bobby on its release day. During a month-long acting course in Mumbai, he often saw Dimple visiting the same building to meet Sadhana ji and found himself quietly admiring her from a distance, captivated by her presence.Jackie recalled that when he first got the chance to work with Dimple Kapadia in Allah Rakha, he couldn’t stop admiring her on set. What struck him most was her humility—how she treated everyone equally, from spotboys to producers. Their on-screen chemistry led to them collaborating on 12 films over the years.Jackie and Dimple shared the screen in several films throughout their careers, but their bond remained strictly platonic. Jackie has clarified that they were never romantically involved, describing Dimple as a dear friend whose presence in his life he deeply values and respects.
