Mandakini Bollywood Struggles: Famous Actress Who Used to Change Clothes in the Open, Shares Her Struggles

Mandakini Bollywood Struggles: In 1985, a film titled Ram Teri Ganga Maili was released, starring actress Mandakini and Rajiv Kapoor. Rajiv was the youngest son of Bollywood legend-director Raj Kapoor, while Ram Teri Ganga Maili was Mandakini's debut film.

Mandakini Reveals Bollywood Struggles: No Changing Rooms in the 80s!

Now, nearly 40 years later, Mandakini has shared a behind-the-scenes story from her film industry days that not only reveals the harsh realities of Bollywood but also sheds light on the challenges faced by actresses in the 80s. While today’s stars travel with a large entourage, actresses in the past didn’t even have a proper place to change their clothes. (Mandakini Bollywood Struggles)

Mandakini Reveals Bollywood’s 80s Struggles on India's Best Dancer

Recently, Mandakini appeared as a guest on Sony TV's show India's Best Dancer. During the show, host Haarsh Limbachiyaa pointed out how Bollywood has changed from the 80s to the present, where top stars travel with a big team. Mandakini shared her experience, saying that outdoor shoots were particularly challenging when it came to changing clothes. She recalled how sometimes she had to go to someone’s house to change clothes on location. Often, they would have to ask for a room to change in, and if that wasn't available, they were left with no choice but to change in the open. (Mandakini Bollywood Struggles)

Mandakini explained, "There were times when 4-5 people would stand and cover me with a curtain while I changed in between. It used to be frustrating and a bit embarrassing, but all the heroines back then had to go through this. But when we were in a studio, we could change in the makeup room."

Bold Scenes That Sparked Controversy

Mandakini became a household name with her very first film. One reason for her popularity was the bold scenes she did in Ram Teri Ganga Maili. One such scene shows her bathing under a waterfall in a sheer white sari, which became the talk of the town.

Another controversial scene from the film depicted her breastfeeding an infant, in which parts of her body were revealed. This led to debates and controversies during that time. (Mandakini Bollywood Struggles)

However, despite the controversies, Mandakini quickly became a big star. In fact, there was a time when film producers were lining up outside her house, hoping to work with her.

Mandakini’s Film Career

Apart from Ram Teri Ganga Maili, Mandakini appeared in several other films throughout her career, such as Pyaar Kar Ke Dekho (1987), Loha (1987), Jeete Hain Shaan Se (1987), Tezaab (1988), and Zordaar (1996). (Mandakini Bollywood Struggles)

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