When Vinod Khanna Untied Ramya Krishnan's Blouse On-Screen And Sparked Outrage

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4 days ago

Cinema is not just about box office successes and applause; it is also frequently marked by controversies involving stars. In Indian cinema, such incidents have long been part of the industry's fabric. One well-known Bollywood actor, now deceased, stirred considerable controversy after a bold scene in which he untied the heroine's blouse and shared a passionate kiss during filming of Parampara (1998).
This boldness wasn't limited to that instance alone. Vinod Khanna, a celebrated actor of the 1970s and 80s, attracted considerable attention not only for his commanding performance but also for his daring on-screen moments. These scenes sparked public discussion and coincided with turbulence in his personal life, including the dissolution of his first marriage and his eventual remarriage.
Parampara, an action thriller directed by Yash Chopra, boasted a star-studded ensemble including Sunil Dutt, Vinod Khanna, Ashwini Bhave, Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Ramya Krishnan, Neelam Kothari, Raveena Tandon, and Anupam Kher. It marked the Bollywood debut of both Saif Ali Khan and Ramya Krishnan. Despite the impressive cast, the film underperformed at the box office and received mixed reviews.
However, one song in particular, Tu Sawan Main Pyaas Piya, drew widespread attention for its bold visuals featuring Vinod Khanna and Ramya Krishnan. Vinod Khanna's act of untying Ramya Krishnan 's blouse and kissing her passionately was unprecedented in Bollywood at the time, fuelling considerable controversy.
Today, Ramya Krishnan is widely admired for her portrayal of Rajamata Sivakami Devi in Baahubali. Early in her career, she took on several glamorous and sometimes provocative roles, weathering personal ups and downs along the way.
Although primarily a star in South Indian cinema, she has also made a significant impact in Bollywood with films such as Sarjaya (1993), Trimurti (1995), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998), Wajood (1998), and Chahat (1996), sharing screen space with notable actors like Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff and Nana Patekar. Her most prominent Bollywood film remains Khal Nayak (1993), starring Sanjay Dutt.
Ramya Krishnan further solidified her legacy by working alongside South Indian superstars such as Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Nandamuri Balakrishna (Balayya), Mohan Babu, and Rajendra Prasad. She uniquely holds the distinction of acting with three generations of the Akkineni family and has delivered over ten hits alongside Nagarjuna alone.