This Kapoor Heroine Refused To Kiss, Won Best Actress Opposite Rishi Kapoor

Raj Kapoor’s films consistently dominated the box office, known for their bold scenes and unique presentation of actresses that often caused a stir. However, when a 17-year-old actress refused to do a kissing scene with Raj Kapoor, it became a notable event.

The film in question is Prem Rog, released in 1982, a Raj Kapoor production that was free of bold scenes. Despite Raj Kapoor’s efforts, Padmini Kolhapure stood her ground and refused to perform those scenes.

In Prem Rog, Padmini Kolhapure portrayed a young widow whose husband dies the day after their marriage. Her performance at such a young age received widespread acclaim.

Rishi Kapoor, who had a distinguished career with many notable films, also starred in Prem Rog, another significant film in his career. The music from the film remains popular to this day.

Prem Rog, directed by Raj Kapoor, was a blockbuster. The film featured 17-year-old Padmini Kolhapure alongside Rishi Kapoor. In one memorable scene, Raj Kapoor instructed Kolhapure to slap his son.

According to a Hindustan Times report, Padmini Kolhapure revealed in an old interview that Raj Kapoor made her do multiple retakes to perfect a scene, resulting in her slapping Rishi Kapoor 7-8 times. Despite the challenges, she refused to include a kissing scene in the film.

Padmini Kolhapure’s acting in Prem Rog left a lasting impression on audiences, and at just 17, she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor, even in the presence of a superstar like Rishi Kapoor. Additionally, Raj Kapoor won the Best Director and Best Editor awards for the film.