Veteran actor Ranjeet recently shared an interesting anecdote from his film career, revealing that Madhuri Dixit once refused to do a scene with him in the movie ‘Prem Pratigya’. Ranjeet, known for his iconic villain roles, recalled the incident where Madhuri started crying and refused to shoot a scene where he was supposed to molest her character in the film.
In an interview with ANI, Ranjeet shared, “She (Madhuri) started crying and refused to do the scene. I was unaware of the situation… some art director had told me.” He further explained that the scene involved a handcart, where Madhuri’s character’s father, played by Ranjeet, was supposed to molest her. Despite the initial hesitation, Madhuri eventually agreed to shoot the scene.
Ranjeet emphasized that he always maintained a good rapport with his co-stars and never made them uncomfortable on set. He mentioned, “And all my heroines were very fond of me. And because I never used any force, I used to take my face behind their hair.”
The veteran actor, who has appeared in over 500 films, including hits like ‘Sharmeelee’ and ‘Namak Halal’, highlighted the importance of such scenes in the industry. He stated, “Molestation is a part of our job. The villain is not bad. With every heroine, it was compulsory.”
Ranjeet’s revelation sheds light on the dynamics of filming intimate or uncomfortable scenes in the industry and showcases the professionalism and sensitivity required from actors in such situations.