Manoj Kumar, a Bollywood legend, is no more. His passing has left the industry and fans reeling. As people reminisce about his journey, a controversy involving Jaya Bachchan has resurfaced. The actress had once called him a “gunda” (goon) on set.
Jaya Bachchan is known for speaking her mind. She had a not-so-pleasant experience with Manoj Kumar during the filming of “Shor”. In an old interview, Jaya shared that Manoj would constantly ask her to adjust her clothes, making her uncomfortable.
Past Incident
This behavior led Jaya to label him a bully. She also criticized his “Bharat Kumar” image, calling it a facade. Manoj had allegedly not invited her to a trial show, which added to the tension. He claimed the trial show was only for editing purposes, but Jaya felt snubbed.
Set Dynamics
During the filming of “Shor”, Amitabh Bachchan would often visit the set, as he was dating Jaya at the time. Although Jaya never worked with Manoj Kumar again, Amitabh did appear in “Roti Kapda Aur Makaan” with him.
Despite the controversy, Manoj Kumar’s legacy lives on. His fans and colleagues are remembering his contributions to Bollywood. The incident with Jaya Bachchan is a reminder that even legends can have flaws.