Former actor Imran Khan recently opened up about a distressing on-set experience while shooting a scene for the 2008 thriller Kidnap. The scene, which involved an act of sexual violence, left his co-star Minissha Lamba with bruises and Khan deeply troubled.
The Difficult Scene
In a candid conversation on the We Are Yuvaa YouTube channel, Imran discussed his journey in the film industry, his mental health struggles, and moments he regrets. When asked if there was a film he wished he hadn’t done, he named Kidnap, directed by Sanjay Gupta and co-starring Sanjay Dutt.
Imran shared, “There’s this part in Kidnap that I found very uncomfortable. There’s a so-called romantic song, ‘Mausam’, followed by a scene of sexual violence. My character drags Minissha’s character back to a den, and it seems he’s going to assault her. He starts, then stops. I didn’t think that scene was necessary and found it very difficult to shoot.”
Emotional and Physical Impact
After filming, Imran was so disturbed he couldn’t sleep and ended up vomiting. The next morning, he saw Minissha’s arms were bruised from where he’d grabbed her during the scene. “I was horrified,” he recalled. “I spoke to her about it because I was very uncomfortable with how it had played out. Thankfully, Minissha was very understanding and set my mind at ease, but I’ve never quite felt okay about it.”
Reflections on the Industry
In a previous interview, Imran mentioned how his debut film Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na changed perceptions of him on the set of Kidnap. Initially treated with indifference, he was later given preferential treatment as his potential stardom became apparent.
Imran also revealed his growing aversion to violence, noting that he believes the cancellation of his planned comeback project, a spy-thriller series, was for the best because it would have required him to handle guns—a prospect he finds unsettling now.
Conclusion
Imran Khan's candid reflections provide a glimpse into the often unseen emotional toll of acting, especially in scenes of intense violence. His experience underscores the importance of addressing and processing such impacts, both for the actors involved and the broader industry.
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