Mumbai, May 9: Veteran actress Meenakshi Seshadri reminisced about her iconic film Damini as it celebrates its 33rd anniversary. In a heartfelt social media post, she shared a delightful behind-the-scenes moment from the shooting of the film’s memorable song “Jabse Tumko Dekha Hai Sanam,” highlighting how the late actor Rishi Kapoor made a challenging shot easier.
Meenakshi recalled that during the initial shot of the song, she had to sit atop a moving car amidst the greenery of Mysore. She described the experience as almost stunt-like, noting the difficulty of maintaining balance while appearing relaxed and romantic on camera.
She praised Rishi Kapoor’s calm driving skills and the excellent coordination with the camera crew, which allowed her to stay steady during the challenging scene. In her post, Meenakshi wrote, “The celebration of Damini’s 33rd anniversary continues. ‘Damini’ was a serious and emotional drama, but it also featured beautiful and memorable music. ‘Jabse Tumko Dekha Hai Sanam’ is a lovely and timeless tune shot in the beautiful greenery of Mysore.”
She further elaborated, “In the initial shot of this song, the heroine is shown sitting atop a moving car. It was almost like a stunt shot, and it was quite difficult to look comfortable and romantic while keeping myself steady. Rishi Kapoor ji showcased excellent driving skills, handling the car in such a way that I could remain stable, while also maintaining great coordination with the camera crew.”
Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, Damini was released in 1993 and featured a stellar cast including Meenakshi Seshadri, Rishi Kapoor, Sunny Deol, Amrish Puri, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, and Rohini Hattangadi. The film revolves around a simple yet morally strong woman named Damini, who struggles to bring justice to her domestic helper after witnessing a serious crime committed by her brother-in-law and his friends while under the influence. Eventually, her in-laws also begin to support the criminals.
Meenakshi’s portrayal of the character Damini is considered one of the most powerful female roles of that era. The film is also remembered for Sunny Deol’s impactful courtroom scenes and famous dialogues like “Tareekh pe tareekh…” and “Yeh haath jab uth jaata hai toh aadmi uthta nahi, uth jaata hai.”
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