Kamal Haasan Recounts Sarika's Harrowing Accident During Abhay Filming

In a recent interview, acclaimed actor Kamal Haasan recounted a harrowing incident that occurred 23 years ago during the filming of his movie Abhay. Just days before the accident, Haasan had been discussing the intricacies of a steep fall with a Hollywood stunt expert who had worked on the film Cliffhanger. The expert wanted Haasan's fall from 25 storeys to look physically believable.

However, Haasan soon faced a far more devastating tragedy. On the fateful night, he reached home and told his daughter Shruti that all the dangerous stunts in Abhay were over. Tragically, Haasan's then-wife Sarika suffered a near-fatal fall on the terrace. Haasan says he was undergoing a "bizarre screenplay" in his mind, going from shock to gloom within no time.

Courageously, Sarika underwent medication, surgery, and therapy to recover from the accident. Haasan, who describes himself as a "ladies' man" who has grown up surrounded by women, was deeply traumatized. He admits that while actors often record emotional and physical turmoil for future reference, in this case, he kept the actor completely at bay, focusing solely on his wife's well-being.