Shilpa Shetty Shares Interesting Insights of Shooting the Climax of ‘Baazigar’, Calls It an ‘Iconic’ Moment in Hindi Cinema
Shilpa Shetty Reveals How She Shot ‘Baazigar’ Climax in the Absence of VFX: I had to act authentically to show that I was falling
Mumbai: Shilpa Shetty has crafted an illustrious career in Bollywood, and she has delivered several iconic films throughout her journey. Among many, one of her classic films is ‘Baazigar’. In recent times, the film’s climax scene – featuring Shah Rukh Khan pushing Shilpa Shetty from a building – has received a lot of attention among the youth on social media. Recently, the actress graced a renowned film festival, and spilled the deets about shooting the climax of ‘Baazigar’.
“I had no knowledge about films at that time, and I didn’t know how to approach it. I was like a student on set. I used to be very nervous back then. Because I came from a South Indian background, I never spoke in Hindi on the sets. When I did ‘Aag’, I asked Kader Bhai to teach me Urdu, and that’s when I learned from scratch. I used to feel very nervous about dialogue deliveries. But all of it is okay because I am able to convey. People understand what I am trying to say,” she shared.
“Akbar Bhai was the action director for the film, and we shot that scene nearly five times. I had a scar on my hip for nearly 8-10 years of my life because I was asked to wear a harness. Back in those times, we did not have any VFX. So I had to act authentically to show that I was falling and the building was moving. But the makers thought that the scene could be shot better. I have died nearly 15 times,” shared the actress with a hearty laugh.
“But when we saw the end product, I think that the shot was an iconic moment of Hindi cinema. Because you wouldn’t have seen a hero push an innocent heroine down. Shah Rukh Khan was brilliant. In the 90s, films were made with sheer love and not on a monetary basis,” she concluded.
Directed by Abbas-Mustan, ‘Baazigar’ is a crime thriller film featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Shilpa Shetty, and Kajol in the lead roles. While the film is celebrated even today for its narrative and gripping storyline, Shilpa Shetty’s climax scene has turned out to be a highlight of the film. As Shilpa has cemented herself as a versatile actress, her fans are waiting with bated breath to watch more of her on the screens!
