Actor Amol Palekar reveals he was told to slap co-star Smita Patil without her consent during filming.

Amol Palekar, a veteran actor, shared in an interview how director Shyam Benegal instructed him to slap co-star Smita Patil without her consent during the filming of "Bhumika." Palekar initially opposed the idea but eventually complied with Benegal's direction. The incident left Patil shocked and angry, though Palekar later apologized to her. This incident highlights the importance of consent in filmmaking.

December 07, 2024
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