Kajol narrates the incident when Amrish Puri lost his memory after filming the waterfall scene with Ajay Devgn: 'Kaun hu main, kya kar raha hu?'
Kajol revealed that Amrish Puri once suffered a three-hour memory loss during a waterfall scene with Ajay Devgn, causing concern on set. The two frequently collaborated, and Amrish deeply admired Ajay. Puri passed away in 2005 after battling rare blood cancer and undergoing brain surgery.
Kajol
's well-known incident of momentarily losing her memory during the filming of 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' is familiar to many fans. In a similar vein,
Amrish Puri
experienced a brief episode of memory loss while working with
Ajay Devgn
, Kajol's husband.
This sudden lapse lasted about three hours and caused considerable concern among the crew.
Kajol Shares Amrish Puri's Memory Loss Experience
In an interview with Mashable India, Kajol revealed that her 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge' co-star, Amrish Puri, experienced a similar memory lapse. She shared, 'Amrish ji ki bhi yaadash gayi thi (Amrish Puri too lost his memory).' She explained that during the shooting of a film with Ajay Devgn, Amrish Puri had to perform a scene under a waterfall.
Due to the strong force of the water and the absence of any padding on his head, he was unable to remember anything after coming out of the waterfall.
The Incident on Set
The actress revealed that Amrish was all like, 'Kaun hu mai? Kya kar raha hu (Who am I? What am I doing)?'. The people were all so worried about him on set. He also took about three hours and eventually regained his memory.
Amrish Puri and Ajay Devgn's Collaboration
Amrish Puri and Ajay Devgn have shared the screen in numerous films such as 'Taarzan: The Wonder Car', 'Phool Aur Kaante', 'Hulchula', and 'Gair'. Kajol revealed in the same interview that through their frequent collaborations, Amrish developed a deep affection for her husband. She mentioned, 'He loved Ajay.'
Amrish Puri's Final Days
In 2005, Amrish Puri passed away at 72 after battling myelodysplastic syndrome, a rare blood cancer. Just days before his death, he underwent brain surgery as part of his medical treatment.
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