Actress Bhagyashree opened up about her debut film Maine Pyar Kiya during an upcoming episode of Sony Entertainment Television's India's Best Dancer Season 5. She revealed that filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya narrated the film's story to her seven times before she agreed to do it.
The actress also shared a funny misunderstanding from that time. She said acting was never part of her original plans. She wanted to go abroad to complete her studies instead.
Bhagyashree's initial confusion over Sooraj Barjatya's visit
According to the story shared on India's Best Dancer Season 5, Sooraj Barjatya and his father Raj Babu once visited Bhagyashree's home to discuss a film. But the actress did not know the real reason for their visit at first.
"Mujhe toh film karni hi nahi thi, mujhe jaana tha abroad apni padhai complete karne ke liye. Aur Sooraj ji aur unke father Raj Babu ek din ghar par aaye. Mujhe pata bhi nahi tha. Toh jaise filmon mein dikhate hain na, garden mein kursiyan lagi thi," she recalled.
She admitted that she thought the visit was for something completely different. "Mujhe laga ki shayad ye shaadi ki baat karne ke liye aaye hain," she said, meaning she thought they had come with a marriage proposal.
How the Maine Pyar Kiya story was narrated seven times
The actress went on to explain that Sooraj Barjatya did not just pitch the story once. He narrated the entire story of Maine Pyar Kiya seven times to convince her.
This detail shows how determined the filmmaker was to have Bhagyashree in the film. It also highlights how different the process was compared to how films are discussed today.
"Mujhe laga ki shayad ye shaadi ki baat karne ke liye aaye hain" — Bhagyashree on India's Best Dancer Season 5
Our Take: A charming behind-the-scenes story worth watching
This revelation from Bhagyashree is a treat for fans of Maine Pyar Kiya. The film is a classic, and stories like this remind us of the human side of filmmaking.
To put it plainly, the fact that Sooraj Barjatya narrated the story seven times shows his faith in the project. And Bhagyashree's honest admission about mistaking the visit for a marriage proposal makes the story even more relatable.
For viewers, this episode of India's Best Dancer Season 5 offers more than just dance performances. It gives a rare glimpse into Bollywood history from one of its most loved actresses. Fans of the film and of Bhagyashree will not want to miss this segment.