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Mandakini, originally Yasmeen Joseph, first gained attention through provocative photos taken by photographer JP Singhal, who showed them to filmmaker Raj Kapoor
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Raj Kapoor cast Yasmeen, renamed Mandakini, in the lead role of his film "Ram Teri Ganga Maili," catapulting her to overnight stardom
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The film, filled with controversial scenes, especially of Mandakini in a transparent white saree, sparked widespread debate and media frenzy
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"Ram Teri Ganga Maili" was Raj Kapoor's last directorial venture and received tremendous acclaim both in India and abroad
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Despite her initial success, Mandakini's subsequent films were largely unsuccessful, leading to her reputation as a flop heroine
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Mandakini later moved to Dubai, where she was frequently seen with notorious smuggler Dawood Ibrahim, which tarnished her reputation and closed doors for her in India
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Denying any connection with Dawood, her public appearances with him suggested otherwise, further complicating her career
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After struggling to find film roles, Mandakini transitioned to teaching Tibetan Yoga and now resides in Mumbai with her family
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At 58, she remains interested in returning to the film industry but faces challenges due to her age and past controversies
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