Veteran actor Ranjeet recalled an incident when Madhuri Dixit was not aware about a molestation scene which was shot in Prem Pratigya. Read along to find more details.
Mumbai: During the shooting of Prem Pratigya, veteran actor Ranjeet revealed that Madhuri Dixit refused to do a molestation scene and even cried. He mentioned that he was unaware of the situation as nobody informed him about it. Eventually, Madhuri agreed to do the scene after initially refusing. Ranjeet’s revelation sheds light on the challenges and discomfort that actors may face during the filming of sensitive or intense scenes. It also reflects Madhuri Dixit’s strong stance on certain aspects of her roles and the importance of respecting an actor’s boundaries.
Madhuri Recalls Working with Ranjeet in a Challenging Scene
In his statement, Ranjeet reminisces about an incident involving Madhuri Dixit on the set of a film. He recalls that Madhuri started crying and refused to do a particular scene. Ranjeet was initially unaware of the situation and only found out about it from an art director, who happened to be Bengali. The director of the film was Bapu, who hailed from the southern part of India.
Ranjeet also shares some lighthearted moments from the sets, mentioning how he used to have fun by making jokes with his co-stars. He recalls a specific instance where he would humorously tell his co-stars to turn their face the other way so that he could change. Additionally, he mentions that he was not accustomed to visiting the makeup room and had a very normal approach on set. Despite this, he felt accepted by the others, as he believes that if he had behaved differently, people might have considered him fake.
The speaker shared a disturbing account of a scene involving a handcart in a movie. Madhuri’s father in the movie is depicted as poor and used to pull a handcart. The scene of molestation took place on this handcart, and the speaker expressed feeling left in the dark about the situation while waiting for Madhuri. Eventually, she agreed to the scene. Veeru Devgan, the fight master, emphasized the importance of continuous filming during the scene, stating “beech mein camera cut nahi hona chahiye” (the scene shouldn’t be cut in between). The speaker also disturbingly stated that molestation is considered a part of their job and that it was compulsory with every heroine, implying that it is a common and expected occurrence in the industry.
About Prem Pratigya
Prem Pratigya is a 1989 Bollywood film directed by Bapu. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Madhuri Dixit, Ranjeet, late Vinod Mehra, and late Satish Kaushik. It is a romantic drama that revolves around the love story of two individuals from different backgrounds. The film was well-received for its music and performances, particularly by Mithun Chakraborty and Madhuri Dixit.
