Veteran Bollywood actress Tanuja is known for her outspokenness. She used to give her opinion openly on any issue and for this style she got a lot of respect in the industry. There is one such incident of Tanuja, which is still in discussions, when she slapped the famous actor Dharmendra hard.
Why was Dharmendra slapped?
This incident happened when Dharmendra and Tanuja were shooting for the film 'Chand Aur Suraj'. Dharmendra, who was known for his charm and handsome personality, tried to flirt with Tanuja that day. But a strong and self-respecting actress like Tanuja did not like this at all. Tanuja herself mentioned this incident. She said, "Dharmendra tried to flirt with me one day. I responded to this by slapping him hard and calling him shameless. I said, 'I know your wife and still you dare to flirt with me!'"
Dharmendra's embarrassment and apology
After this shock, Dharmendra realized his mistake and felt very embarrassed. He apologized to Tanuja and said, "Tanu, my mother, I made a mistake. Please forgive me and make me your brother." On this statement of Dharmendra, Tanuja jokingly said, "I am happy with my brother Jaideep; I do not need more brothers." But after repeated requests from Dharmendra, finally Tanuja took a black thread and tied it on Dharmendra's wrist and accepted him as her brother.
Friendship and chemistry in films
Despite this incident, the friendship between Dharmendra and Tanuja remained intact and the two worked together in many films. The chemistry between the two in many films like 'Izzat', 'Do Chor', and 'Baharein Phir Bhi Aayengi' was loved by the audience. Their jodi emerged as a strong friendship not only on screen but also in real life. Tanuja and Dharmendra often went to parties together and their friendship remained a topic of discussion in the industry. Even after the slapping incident, the two maintained respect and admiration for each other and their friendship became stronger than ever. This incident proved that Tanuja is not only a great actress but she does not compromise on her self-respect and values.
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