Bollywood Waterfall Scene: By the way, many bo*ld scenes are now seen in Bollywood films. But, when Mandakini gave sizzling scenes in ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’ and Zeenat Aman bathing under a waterfall in ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’ in flimsy clothes, there was a stir. Today we are going to tell some special things related to the film ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’ and the iconic waterfall scene of the film.
Mumbai: Bollywood has become very advanced now. Be it kissing scenes or bo*ld clothes, it has become very common. Be it an actor or an actress, no one hesitates to give bo*ld scenes. But, there was a time when only a few actors used to give bo*ld scenes. Mandakini (Mandakini Waterfall Scene), Zeenat Aman was one such actress of that era, who left no stone unturned to make the scene realistic and created a stir everywhere by giving tremendously bo*ld scenes. Especially, there was a lot of discussion about Mandakini in those days.
Mandakini’s character of ‘Ganga’ in Ram Teri Ganga Maili became so famous that it is still on people’s lips. Let us tell some special things related to this film, the lead of the film and the waterfall scene today.
Mandakini’s real name- Who does not know Mandakini who appeared in the lead role of ‘Ganga’ in the film. But, do you know that Mandakini’s real name is something else. Yes, the real name of the actress is Yasmin Joseph and she is a resident of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Mandakini was more in discussion about her affair with most wanted gangster Dawood Ibrahim than her films.
Discovery of Mandakini – It is said that director and actor Raj Kapoor had seen Mandakini for the first time. Then the actress was 22 years old. Before casting her in Ram Teri Ganga Maili, Raj Kapoor changed her name from Yasmin to Mandakini.
Mandakini was not the first choice for Ram Teri Ganga Maili – It is said that Mandakini was not the first choice of the makers for the role of Ganga in Ram Teri Ganga Maili. Before Mandakini, Raj Kapoor was planning to launch Sanjana Kapoor. Then the screen test of Dimple Kapadia was also taken. However, later this character came to the part of Yasmin i.e. Mandakini. (Photo Credits: Instagram/mandakiniofficial)
Waterfall scene of Ram Teri Ganga Maili – Mandakini wore only a skimpy white saree for this scene. In which standing under the waterfall gave tremendous bo*ld scenes. These scenes were discussed everywhere, because they were quite bo*ld for those times. But, how did Raj Kapoor pass this scene from the censor board, even today no one is aware of it.
There was a lot of ruckus on the waterfall scene – When the film was released, there was a lot of ruckus about its ‘waterfall scene’ and some other scenes. Critics objected to many scenes of the film, but then Raj Kapoor gave only one answer. She said- ‘When Federico Fellini (Italian film maker) showed nude women in her film Amarcord, it was called art. Her film also won awards in film festivals. But, when I do something, it is called exploitation and obscene. On the other hand, Mandakini also never regretted doing this scene. Holding Malaika Arora’s hand thinking it as his wife, OMG what did this filmmaker do?, watch video
