Meenakshi Seshadri
recently spilled some backstage tea about her iconic co-stars Rajesh Khanna, Shatrughan Sinha, and
Amitabh Bachchan
. Despite the buzz that
Rajesh Khanna
and
Shatrughan Sinha
had egos as big as their screen presence, Meenakshi insists they were nothing but charming to work with. And when it comes to Big B, she dropped a juicy tidbit about a valuable lesson she picked up while filming with him.
Sounds like the 80s were a real whirlwind of glamour and drama!
In an interview with Lehren Retro, Meenakshi revealed a surprising side of Shatrughan Sinha. Known for his notorious tardiness, Sinha broke his habit to accommodate Meenakshi’s tight schedule. Despite the rumors of egotistical behavior from both Shatrughan Sinha and Rajesh Khanna, Meenakshi found them to be quite the opposite. She recalled a specific instance when Sinha, typically known for his late arrivals, showed up at 6 a.m. to finish a scene for her before she had to catch a flight to Mumbai. Afterward, he humorously requested she keep his early arrival a secret, hinting that no one would believe he’d shown up so early.
Reflecting on her time working with Amitabh Bachchan, Meenakshi Seshadri shared an amusing anecdote. She confessed that while she would over-rehearse her scenes with Bachchan, he seemed to improve with each take, whereas she felt her performance deteriorated. She praised Big B for teaching her the art of connecting with the audience and projecting effectively.
During the conversation, Seshadri fondly recalled her experience working with Rajesh Khanna. She shared that despite having demanding scenes in their two films together, Khanna was always willing to accommodate her request for rehearsals, demonstrating his dedication and professionalism.
