Bollywood veterans Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla have enjoyed illustrious careers spanning decades, delivering numerous superhit films and sharing screen space with several superstar actors. Among their co-stars, Jackie Shroff once admitted feeling extremely nervous while filming romantic scenes with both actresses, even resorting to alcohol to ease his discomfort. (News18 Hindi)
Jackie Shroff and Madhuri Dixit starred together in the 1989 film Vardi, a box-office hit that also featured Sunny Deol. While the film was commercially successful, Madhuri Dixit reportedly raised objections to certain scenes during its making. (News18 Hindi)
Initially, everything seemed smooth on set. However, after the film’s release, Madhuri Dixit reportedly felt disappointed. Her role as a cancer patient had limited screen time, with some intimate and bold scenes with Jackie Shroff. (News18 Hindi)
In an interview, Jackie Shroff spoke about his experience working with Madhuri Dixit in Vardi and with Juhi Chawla in Aaina. He revealed that he had felt shy while performing romantic scenes with both actresses. (News18 Hindi)
Jackie Shroff candidly recalled, “I had a kiss scene with Madhuri Dixit in Vardi and with Juhi Chawla in Aaina. I was extremely embarrassed and even took a few shots of brandy to get through the scenes. After that, people started calling me ‘Sexy Shroff,’ but the truth is, I have always felt shy during such moments.”
Following Vardi, Madhuri Dixit and Jackie Shroff collaborated again in Ram Lakhan, which starred Anil Kapoor in the lead role. The film went on to become a blockbuster, further cementing their on-screen chemistry. (News18 Hindi)
Madhuri Dixit also filmed a bold scene in Dayavan opposite Vinod Khanna, which reportedly angered her due to its intimacy. It is said that Vinod Khanna lost his temper while shooting the scene, highlighting the challenges actors face in balancing professionalism with demanding on-screen requirements. (News18 Hindi)
Despite these on-set challenges, Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla’s careers remain marked by iconic performances and unforgettable collaborations, earning them enduring admiration in Bollywood. (News18 Hindi)
