In Bollywood, where big stars rule, a small moment from the movie Josh (2000) is back in the spotlight. It’s about actress Priya Gill, who had to slap Shah Rukh Khan during filming and why she still feels sorry about it. This story, from an old chat with Lehren, shows how tough shooting can be and how kind Shah Rukh was.
The Slap Scene
In Josh, a love and action film set in Goa, Priya played Rosanne, the girlfriend of Shah Rukh’s character, Max. The movie, directed by Mansoor Khan, is about rival gangs, with Shah Rukh as a tough leader and Aishwarya Rai as his sister. In one scene during the song Apun Bola, Priya’s character had to slap Max to show she was angry.
But doing this scene was hard for Priya. She later said it was the “most awkward thing” she ever did in her career. Why? Because she had to slap Shah Rukh, a huge star she really admired, not just once but many times.
A Tough Moment on Set
Priya explained that the director wasn’t happy with her first tries. He kept saying, “Priya, it’s not strong enough to show she’s mad!” Shah Rukh, being a pro, told her, “Go ahead, hit me!” With both the director and Shah Rukh pushing her, Priya finally gave a hard slap. Everyone on set went quiet. The camera kept rolling because even the director was shocked and forgot to say “cut.”
The cameraman, KV, teased Priya, saying, “Girls will be mad at you for hitting Shah Rukh!” For Priya, a big fan of Shah Rukh since his TV days, this was a huge deal. She was nervous about working with such a famous star and scared of messing up. But Shah Rukh was kind and helped her feel better.
Why Priya Feels Bad
Priya didn’t like slapping Shah Rukh because she was such a big fan. She felt weird hitting someone she looked up to, even if it was just for a movie. She worried about how he’d react, being such a big star. But Shah Rukh was nice and helped her do the scene right, which made her feel both good and bad about it.
Shah Rukh’s Kindness
This story is special because of Shah Rukh’s sweet nature. Even though he was a huge star, he didn’t act big. He guided Priya calmly, making her feel okay. She never thought she’d work with him, let alone slap him in a scene! His support made the moment unforgettable, even if it was awkward for her.
A Fun MemoryThis behind-the-scenes tale from Josh shows how exciting and tough making movies can be. For Priya, slapping Shah Rukh was a big moment because of her mixed feelings. It’s a story about a young actress facing her fears and a superstar being super kind. Fans still love hearing about it because it shows Shah Rukh’s charm and Priya’s honesty.
