Sridevi once refused to do a kissing scene with this actor, took legal action, film got delayed; Movie was..., actor was...
Sridevi — the eternal icon of Indian cinema — was more than just a brilliant performer. She was a woman who knew where to draw the line, even when the cameras rolled. Among her countless on-screen pairings, one film left a lasting off-screen controversy that even delayed its release. The movie and the actor was…
For those of you who don't know, this was the year 1989. Sridevi was shooting for Guru , which was directed by Umesh Mehra, opposite Mithun Chakraborty. The two had shared screen space before, but by then, their personal rapport had soured. Still, a script is a script—until it's not.
According to a report mentioned in Stardust , Sridevi had initially agreed to a kissing scene with Mithun. But soon after, she had a change of mind and requested that the scene be removed. Her decision wasn't just creative — it was personal. Reportedly, their off-screen equation had taken a downturn, and the actress no longer felt comfortable performing the scene.
But when her request was reportedly ignored, things escalated. Not one to take such matters lightly, Sridevi warned the director of legal consequences. Backing her was her father, a seasoned lawyer and member of Congress-I. Her family stepped in to ensure not just the removal of the kiss, but also a delay in the film's release unless the footage was scrapped entirely.
The controversy took centre stage in film magazines and industry circles. Stardust even approached Sridevi for her side, but the actress remained silent. Her mother, however, spoke out.
'Umesh Mehra has cheated us. We refused the kiss from the beginning, but he went ahead, used extras, and shot the scene anyway. He can't do that. Tell him to remove the scene — only then will we allow the film to release,' she stated firmly, reportedly.
The incident serves as a reminder that behind the glamour and stardom, Sridevi was fiercely protective of her dignity and not afraid to push back when lines were crossed. It wasn't just about a scene. It was about consent, respect, and standing up — even in an industry not always known for listening to women.
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