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Amrish Puri Slaps Smita Patil for Realistic Scene
14 Jun
Summary
- Amrish Puri slapped Smita Patil during 'Bhumika' filming.
- The unplanned slap enhanced the scene's natural realism.
- 'Bhumika' won two National Film Awards for its excellence.
The making of the 1977 melodrama 'Bhumika' featured a surprising moment when actor Amrish Puri slapped co-star Smita Patil during a scene. Puri recounted on a talk show that he had discussed with director Shyam Benegal the idea of delivering a real slap to Patil, who was unaware of the plan.
The surprise slap resulted in a genuine reaction from Patil, which was captured live on camera and added significant realism to the film. This impactful moment contributed to the critical acclaim Patil received for her performance.
'Bhumika,' inspired by Hansa Wadkar's memoir 'Sangtye Aika,' starred Patil alongside Amol Palekar, Anant Nag, Naseeruddin Shah, and Amrish Puri. The film garnered widespread recognition and secured two National Film Awards.
Notably, Amrish Puri and Smita Patil had a prolific on-screen partnership, appearing together in 16 films between 1975 and 1988.
