Veteran actor, Govind Namdev recently opened up about his experience filming the sensitive and controversial rape scene in Prem Granth alongside Madhuri Dixit. The 70-year-old actor has worked with numerous stalwarts in the industry throughout his long acting career. Amid the different types of roles he had to play over the years, he found it rather challenging to shoot the rape scene with Madhuri for the 1996 film.
Govind Namdev recalls the pressure of shooting a rape scene with Madhuri Dixit
In a recent interview with Hindi Rush, Namdev recalled the immense pressure while shooting the scene and how Madhuri’s professionalism helped him overcome his apprehensions. Reflecting on the intensity of the sequence, Namdev admitted that he was initially hesitant about filming the scene, fearing that even a minor misstep could create discomfort. He was especially conscious of Madhuri’s stature, as she was Bollywood’s leading actress back then. However, Madhuri made him feel comfortable to shoot for the film. He shared:
“Her attitude made me very comfortable. We shot the scene almost at the end…I used to fold my hands and say, ‘I’m going to do this’. She used to say, ‘Yes, okay’. She made very free. What was the temperament of the scene… (main darr raha tha ki kuch oonch neech na ho jaaye).”
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