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Economic Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Actress who worked with Rekha claims diva was 'jealous' of her: 'She made faces at me'
Tension Rooted in Vinod Mehra's Shadow Confrontation Behind the Curtains Prem Bandhan and a Battle Over Footwear The Attempt to Replace Her in Daasi A Shared Filmography and Separate Paths In the vibrant era of the 1970s, Moushumi Chatterjee stood tall among the most sought-after actresses in Indian cinema. With her charm, talent, and grace, she ruled the silver screen. Yet, behind the glitz and glamour, a storm brewed quietly — one that involved another iconic figure of the same era, Rekha . In a candid conversation with Filmfare, Moushumi recently opened up about their tense relationship, marked by jealousy, misunderstandings, and professional of the central triggers in their strained bond was actor Vinod Mehra. According to Moushumi, Rekha suspected her of exerting undue influence over Vinod's personal affairs. Recalling a specific instance, she shared that Vinod's mother would frequently ask her, not Rekha, to fetch things for her son. 'She would say, 'Indu, bring the envelope from Vinod's cupboard,' even while Rekha was sitting there,' Moushumi revealed. This seemingly innocent favor ignited Rekha's resentment, leading her to believe that Moushumi was intruding into Vinod's life. 'She felt Vinod listened to me more than anyone else,' Moushumi said, adding that it made her an easy target of Rekha's visible icy rapport was not limited to cold glances and silent accusations. Moushumi remembered how Rekha would make faces at her whenever they crossed paths. Eventually, Moushumi chose to confront her. 'She got nervous,' Moushumi stated, implying that the confrontation left Rekha flustered. Though she expressed doubt over whether Rekha would even recall the incident today, the memory remains vivid in Moushumi's moment of tension arose on the sets of Prem Bandhan. Director Ramanand Sagar asked Moushumi to remove her heels so she would appear the same height as Rekha, who was barefoot. Moushumi flatly refused. 'I come from a well-educated, affluent background,' she explained. 'Why should I compromise? Give her a stool instead.' She stood her ground, demanding that the production adapt rather than asking her to also recalled an audacious attempt by Rekha to replace her in the film Daasi . Frustrated with constantly playing the 'second woman,' Rekha requested director Raj Khosla to give her Moushumi's role — that of Sanjeev Kumar's wife. 'All his assistants burst out laughing,' Moushumi recalled. 'Raj Khosla, who was slightly tipsy, said, 'I'd have to rewrite the whole script!'' The implication was clear — Moushumi was irreplaceable in that their friction, the two stars shared screen space in several notable films like Prem Bandhan, Maang Bharo Sajana, Dildaar, Jyoti Bane Jwala, and Bhola Bhola. Today, Moushumi continues her journey in cinema, most recently appearing in the Bengali film Aarii, a poignant tale of love and sacrifice between a widowed mother and her son.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Actress who worked with Rekha claims diva was 'jealous' of her: 'She made faces at me'
Tension Rooted in Vinod Mehra's Shadow Confrontation Behind the Curtains Prem Bandhan and a Battle Over Footwear The Attempt to Replace Her in Daasi A Shared Filmography and Separate Paths In the vibrant era of the 1970s, Moushumi Chatterjee stood tall among the most sought-after actresses in Indian cinema. With her charm, talent, and grace, she ruled the silver screen. Yet, behind the glitz and glamour, a storm brewed quietly — one that involved another iconic figure of the same era, Rekha . In a candid conversation with Filmfare, Moushumi recently opened up about their tense relationship, marked by jealousy, misunderstandings, and professional of the central triggers in their strained bond was actor Vinod Mehra. According to Moushumi, Rekha suspected her of exerting undue influence over Vinod's personal affairs. Recalling a specific instance, she shared that Vinod's mother would frequently ask her, not Rekha, to fetch things for her son. 'She would say, 'Indu, bring the envelope from Vinod's cupboard,' even while Rekha was sitting there,' Moushumi revealed. This seemingly innocent favor ignited Rekha's resentment, leading her to believe that Moushumi was intruding into Vinod's life. 'She felt Vinod listened to me more than anyone else,' Moushumi said, adding that it made her an easy target of Rekha's visible icy rapport was not limited to cold glances and silent accusations. Moushumi remembered how Rekha would make faces at her whenever they crossed paths. Eventually, Moushumi chose to confront her. 'She got nervous,' Moushumi stated, implying that the confrontation left Rekha flustered. Though she expressed doubt over whether Rekha would even recall the incident today, the memory remains vivid in Moushumi's moment of tension arose on the sets of Prem Bandhan. Director Ramanand Sagar asked Moushumi to remove her heels so she would appear the same height as Rekha, who was barefoot. Moushumi flatly refused. 'I come from a well-educated, affluent background,' she explained. 'Why should I compromise? Give her a stool instead.' She stood her ground, demanding that the production adapt rather than asking her to also recalled an audacious attempt by Rekha to replace her in the film Daasi . Frustrated with constantly playing the 'second woman,' Rekha requested director Raj Khosla to give her Moushumi's role — that of Sanjeev Kumar's wife. 'All his assistants burst out laughing,' Moushumi recalled. 'Raj Khosla, who was slightly tipsy, said, 'I'd have to rewrite the whole script!'' The implication was clear — Moushumi was irreplaceable in that their friction, the two stars shared screen space in several notable films like Prem Bandhan, Maang Bharo Sajana, Dildaar, Jyoti Bane Jwala, and Bhola Bhola. Today, Moushumi continues her journey in cinema, most recently appearing in the Bengali film Aarii, a poignant tale of love and sacrifice between a widowed mother and her son.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did you know yesteryear actress Kajal Kiran once blamed Rishi Kapoor for ruining her career?
Kajal Kiran made a successful debut in 1977 with Hum Kisise Kum Naheen , followed by Maang Bharo Sajana in 1980, both of which were commercially successful. However, despite her early success, she struggled to build a lasting career in Bollywood and failed to establish herself as a prominent actress. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Kajal Kiran's Early Success and Struggles Over 14 years, Kajal Kiran appeared in 40 Hindi films, alongside roles in Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam movies. Despite a strong start, her career eventually faltered, and her later films failed at the box office. This led to her being labeled a "flop" actress, and she never achieved lasting success in the top ranks of Hindi cinema. Although Kajal Kiran had a successful debut in Hum Kisise Kum Naheen, she struggled to capitalize on it, facing a lack of further offers. Kajal once attributed her career stagnation to her co-star, , claiming his prominent romantic hero image overshadowed her presence, preventing her from gaining the spotlight. While shooting Hum Kisise Kum Naheen, Kajal Kiran was advised by director not to sign other films until her debut's success was determined. Despite the film's success, filmmakers hesitated, thinking she was contracted to Hussain. She later blamed both Rishi Kapoor for overshadowing her and Nasir Hussain for not promoting her. Blaming Rishi Kapoor for Career Setbacks According to a report published in Kajal frequently blamed Rishi Kapoor for her career setbacks, claiming he overshadowed her. In response, Rishi dismissed her accusations, stating that her career struggles were due to bad luck, not him. He pointed out that other actresses like and , who also debuted alongside him, had successful careers. Retirement and Life in the Netherlands The actress acted in films like Morchha, Saboot, Wardat, and Hum Se Hai Zamana but retired from the film industry at 33. After marriage, she relocated to the Netherlands, where she has lived for the past 30 years. The identity of her husband remains undisclosed.
