Madhuri Dixit's husband Dr Shriram Nene has a hilarious reaction to Rani Mukerji's viral venom-sucking scene in 'Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat': ‘It doesn't work'

Time of India

17-05-2025

made her Bollywood debut with the 1996 film '
Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat
', a movie that was criticised in the past for its poor narrative. However, it has now become the subject of memes on social media.
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One particular scene, where Rani's character attempts to save her husband by sucking out
snake venom
, recently caught the attention of actress
's husband,
Dr Shriram Nene
. A cardiovascular surgeon, his reaction to Rani's viral film scene is currently winning the internet.
Nene's reaction to Rani's venom sucking scene
In a recent YouTube video, Dr Nene reviewed several medical memes circulating online. While offering insights into which practices are supported by science and which are purely mythical, the infamous snakebite scene from the 1996 film entered the discussion.
The moment prompted an eye-roll from Dr Nene, who commented, 'I don't know the context of this, but I think what we're looking at is the old wives' tale that if a snake bites you, you suck out the venom and the patient does fine.'
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Dr Nene explained that sucking out snake venom is ineffective, as symptoms typically appear only after the venom has already spread through the body. Instead, he recommended using a tourniquet and seeking medical assistance for antivenom treatment.
Nene about such scenes in Western and Eastern movies
He also shared a personal anecdote about the dangers of snakebites in rural India. Reflecting on the over-dramatised rescue attempt depicted in 'Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat', Dr Nene concluded, 'This scene is pure cinema, for the most part. I'm not sure it's realistic or would give the best results. But I've seen it before in both Western and Eastern films, so it's not a big surprise—just that it doesn't work.'
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About 'Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat'
In 'Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat', Rani Mukerji plays the role of a survivor of sexual abuse, who is later forced to marry her assaulter. Over time, the two gradually fall in love, and in a pivotal moment, she tries to save his life by sucking out the venom.