Amitabh Bachchan known as the Shahenshah of Bollywood has conquered millions of hearts all across the globe. Besides his remarkable acting skills his good looks and charm have swooned away many women. But long before Amitabh Bachchan rose to legendary fame or the world witnessed his iconic pairing with Rekha or Jaya Bhaduri his heart belonged to someone else someone far away from the glittering world of this film industry. This woman was not a co-star not a celebrity and certainly not a person fans ever envisioned in his romance. She was however his first genuine connection his first meaningful relationship. In those early times when Amitabh was still residing in Kolkata and hadnt yet ventured into the field of acting he was a young man working in an organisation for a mere salary of Rs. 250–300 per month was the time he fell in love. The name of the girl was Maya. She worked as a flight attendant with British Airways. Maya was known for her bold personality and independent nature which stood in contrast to Amitabh’s shy and reserved demeanor at the time. Maya and Amitabh shared a nice bond meeting often and supporting each other through their early struggles. Though she was not from the film world Maya played a quiet but memorable role in Amitabh’s journey before destiny led him to Bollywood and stardom. As per journalist Hanif Zaveri who reported these facts in a podcast the two were together for some time. Their relationship was strong. But when Amitabh relocated to Mumbai to pursue his dream to be an actor things started getting complicated. He lived in a friends bungalow along with his mother Teji Bachchan and his then-girlfriend would sometimes come to stay there. However Amitabh became more anxious that his mother might discover about the relationship. Looking for a way out Amitabh took his confidence to Anwar Ali the brother of actor Mehmood who was on the sets of the film Saat Hindustani at that time. Anwar helped him in moving to Mehmoods residence and even suggested to him that he should end the relationship. He is said to have advised Amitabh that their natures were too different and that she wouldnt be a part of Bachchans family ways. Amitabh eventually accepted this and started avoiding her. Although his subsequent romances with Jaya Bhaduri and Rekha created waves within the industry and among audiences this first chapter was hidden away. She was not from Bollywood nor did she want the spotlight. Yet for a moment she captured the heart of the man who would grow up to become a film legend. In the sweeping saga of Amitabh Bachchans romance this less-known affair was a brief but prominent part of Big Bs love life.