Vinod Khanna-Madhuri Dixit Controversy: The kissing scene between Vinod Khanna and Madhuri Dixit in “Dayavan” (1988), one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated films, is still considered one of the most controversial scenes. Over the years, there have been various claims and discussions about this scene. Now, Jyoti Venkatesh, a senior film journalist and close friend of the late actor Vinod Khanna, has offered her perspective on this controversy. In a podcast interview, she stated that she has no direct knowledge of the rumors that have been circulating over the years, but she doesn’t believe Vinod Khanna would have intentionally behaved in this manner.
I don’t think Vinod Khanna could have done this.
During a conversation on Siddharth Kannan’s podcast, Jyothi Venkatesh stated that she was good friends with Vinod Khanna. According to her, Madhuri Dixit was new to the film industry at the time, and if she had been subjected to any kind of coercion, she likely would have spoken publicly about it at some point. She clarified that this was her personal opinion and that she had no direct knowledge of the incident.
The role of director may also be
When asked who might have been at fault for the entire incident, he said he believed the shot might have been continued at the director’s direction. He added that the film’s director was Feroz Khan, and if the scene went on longer than usual, it could have been a part of the director’s instructions. However, he also added that he wasn’t present on set at the time, so it’s impossible to say for sure.
Information about what happened during the shooting did not come out.
Jyothi Venkatesh said that the truth about what actually happened during a film’s shooting only comes out when someone on set or the actors involved speak out. According to her, at the time, the media was abuzz with reports that Vinod Khanna had crossed the line during a kissing scene, but she never questioned Vinod Khanna about it.
I never asked any question that would make the artistes uncomfortable.
He explained that he had never asked any actor or actress a personal question in his career that would make them feel uncomfortable. He said that he would only ask questions about a topic if the actor himself brought it up. Therefore, he never directly addressed the controversy with Vinod Khanna.
Rekha and Vishwajeet’s kissing scene was also mentioned.
During the conversation, Jyothi Venkatesh also mentioned an old controversial kissing scene involving actress Rekha and actor Biswajit Chatterjee. She said that during her early film career, Rekha became emotional after one such kissing scene. However, various claims and discussions have surfaced over the years regarding this incident.
The controversy is still a topic of discussion today
This scene from “Dayavan” is considered one of the most talked about and controversial scenes in Hindi cinema. Various accounts of the incident have surfaced from time to time, but no official conclusion has ever been reached. Consequently, most of the information related to the incident is based on personal experiences, media reports, and public discussions.