Hrithik Roshan reveals how Rekha's slap made him cry on 'Koi Mil Gaya' set

Scene in question featured Rekha as Hrithik’s mother, delivering series of forceful slaps to his character, Rohit

Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan recently revealed an emotional moment on the set of Koi Mil Gaya, where veteran actress Rekha slapped him during a pivotal scene, leaving him in tears.

In an interview, Hrithik shared how Rekha’s dedication to making her acting appear really surprised him, leading to an unforgettable experience.

The scene in question featured Rekha as Hrithik’s mother, delivering a series of forceful slaps to his character, Rohit.

Hrithik, who mistakenly prepared for a different scene that day, admitted he was caught off guard by the intensity of Rekha’s performance.

When she told him she would slap him for real to make the scene authentic, Hrithik initially thought she was joking.

However, as the cameras rolled, Rekha delivered a strong slap, taking Hrithik by surprise.

The actor confessed that the emotions felt after the slap were real, and he had no choice but to cry during the scene.

He added that his father, Rakesh Roshan, who directed the film, would never cancel a shoot, so Hrithik had to carry on despite the unexpected turn of events.

Rekha's illustrious bollywood career

A few days ago the actress celebrated her 70th birthday.

The actress has crafted a remarkable legacy in Bollywood, spanning nearly 40 years.

Rekha acted in more than 180 films throughout her active film career, playing many memorable roles and winning the hearts of moviegoers.

Despite coming from a film family, her father being renowned Tamil actor Gemini Ganesan and her mother, Telugu actress Pushpavalli, Rekha had no plans to enter the film industry.

But destiny had other plans for her. She began her career as a child artist in Telugu cinema with roles in Inti Guttu (1958) and Rangula Ratnam (1966).

By the time she was 13, Rekha was working in films to support her family financially, as she revealed in several interviews.

Her early days in Bollywood, marked by her debut in Sawan Bhadon (1970), were tough. She was often criticized for her looks and acting.

But it wasn't until the mid-1970s that she truly came into her own, evolving into the versatile actress and timeless beauty we know today.

Rekha, who rendered exceptional services to the Bollywood film industry, gave outstanding performances in films such as Umrao Jaan, Khoon Bhari Maang, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, Ghar, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Judaai, Jeevan Dhara, Silsila, Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye, Phool Bane Angaarey, and Lajja.

Rekha's journey, both on-screen and off-screen, has solidified her status as one of Bollywood's all-time greats.

Her personal life, especially her relationships, always seemed to overshadow her career, drawing immense media attention.

She has won numerous awards, and in 2010, Rekha was honoured with India’s fourth-highest civilian award, the Padma Shri.