Veteran actress Zeenat Aman recently opened up about her nerve-wracking experience during her first scene with Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna. Recalling the moment, Zeenat shared that she was overwhelmed and nervous, describing the iconic actor as a formidable presence on set.
The scene in question was from their film “Ajanabee,” where Zeenat had to perform a dance sequence in front of Rajesh Khanna. Despite her previous acting experience, working alongside the legendary star made her anxious. She mentioned that Rajesh Khanna’s charisma and established status in the industry added to her jitters. She candidly revealed, “Rajesh Khanna was the phenomenon when I initially started in the film business. I painstakingly committed all of my lines to memory to avoid error. Though I didn’t show it, he really scared me. I went up to him and gave a performance. Thinking afterwards, ‘Wow, I just did a scene with a superstar,’ I felt successful. You should be in that correct mindset.”
Zeenat revealed that Rajesh Khanna was incredibly supportive and helped her overcome her nervousness. His reassuring presence and encouragement allowed her to perform confidently. The duo’s chemistry in “Ajanabee” was well-received, and the film went on to become a significant success.
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