Not many actresses in Bollywood can say they’ve romanced each a father and his son on display — however Madhuri Dixit holds that uncommon distinction. Whereas her profession is crammed with iconic movies and unforgettable performances, one troubling incident from her early days within the trade just lately resurfaced, shedding gentle on the darker aspect of stardom. Madhuri stepped into the movie trade at simply 17, making her debut with Aabodh. Whereas her early work caught consideration, it was her powerhouse performances in hits like Tezaab (1988), Dil (1990), Beta (1992), Hum Aapke Hain Kaun (1994), and Dil Toh Pagal Hai (1997) that cemented her place as one in every of Bollywood’s most iconic main women. However behind the glitz, a disturbing second as soon as unfolded on set — throughout a scene, an actor reportedly forgot it was only a shoot and ended up biting Madhuri’s lip. What’s extra, she later went on to play the romantic lead reverse each him and his son.Vinod Khanna made his entry into Bollywood throughout a time when stars like Sunil Dutt, Amitabh Bachchan, and Rishi Kapoor dominated the display. Whereas Rishi Kapoor was celebrated for his aptitude and style, Khanna carved a distinct segment along with his intense presence—beginning out with villainous roles within the late Sixties. A loyal follower of non secular guru Osho, Khanna went on to ship memorable performances in movies equivalent to Mere Apne, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Achanak, Amar Akbar Anthony, and Qurbani.In the course of the filming of Dayavan, a romantic scene between Vinod and a then-20-year-old Madhuri sparked controversy. Madhuri, nonetheless comparatively new to the trade, starred alongside the veteran actor within the movie’s in style music ‘Aaj Phir Tum Pe Pyar Aaya Hai.’ Within the scene, Khanna reportedly acquired carried away and continued kissing her effectively past the director’s cue to cease, inflicting an on-set harm—Madhuri’s lip was minimize and commenced to bleed. Although Khanna later apologised to her, the incident left her in tears. Regardless of the distressing second, the scene was retained within the closing minimize of the movie.Regardless of her request to director Feroz Khan to take away the controversial kissing scene with Vinod in Dayavan, he declined. A authorized discover adopted, however the scene was retained after a cost of Rs 1 crore. Madhuri additionally labored with Rishi Kapoor in Sahiban, Yarana, and Prem Granth—all of which underperformed, with Prem Granth being the one notable one.In 1997, the actress performed the lead reverse his son, Akshaye Khanna, within the hit movie Mohabbat, making her one of many few actresses to star reverse each father and son.