When Sonu Walia faked not knowing swimming to avoid swimsuit scene in 'Khoon Bhari Maang' – Here's what Rakesh Roshan did
, the stunning star of the popular film 'Khoon Bhari Maang,' once in an exclusive conversation with ETimes opened up about her discomfort when she had to wear a swimsuit for a scene.
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Kabir Bedi 's unknowing help
On a lighthearted note, the actress recalled being absolutely petrified at the thought of wearing a swimsuit for a film shoot. What eased her nerves slightly was seeing Kabir Bedi sporting swimming trunks—since heroes of that era usually stuck to ganjis and shorts for pool scenes. In a clever attempt to avoid the swimsuit sequence, she confessed to director
that she didn't know how to swim.
Believing her, Roshan not only convinced her gently but even went a step further—he cut out an entire stanza from the song, considering her supposed limitation.
Sonu eventually came clean, but only after filming was complete, laughing over how she had pulled off a smooth dive into the pool during a shot, and Rakesh Roshan never caught on.
About Sonu Walia
Sonu Walia entered the world as Sanjeet Kaur Walia in New Delhi before becoming a famous beauty queen and Bollywood star who possessed both elegance and charisma on screen. The completion of her studies in psychology and journalism led her into modeling, which ultimately brought her the Femina Miss India Universe crown in 1985.
Her achievements in the modeling business led directly to her debut as a film actress.
Sonu started her Bollywood career through 'Shart' in 1986 until she reached major stardom through 'Khoon Bhari Maang' in 1988, where she starred as the stylish villain opposite
. The Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress recognized her outstanding work. Sonu faced challenges in securing lead roles during her early career because her tall stature prevented her from working with numerous male actors who dominated Bollywood at that period.
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During 1995 she married NRI businessman Surya Pratap Singh through marriage and left her film career behind to devote herself to domestic life. Following her husband's death in 2009, she moved back to India to begin her work in film production.
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