When Rekha & Om Puri Almost Broke A Chair While Filming A Steamy S*x Scene in Aastha: In The Prison Of Spring

Rekha-Om Puri's Sex Scene: Rekha, the evergreen beauty of Bollywood, is known for her bold and controversial roles in Hindi cinema. The actress who has often grabbed headlines for her rumoured affair with megastar Amitabh Bachchan was considered one of the 'sultry actresses' of all time.

Rekha often created a stir with her unconventional and bold persona on the big screen. In 1997, she grabbed major eyeballs when she was shooting for a film with actor Om Puri. In the film, Aastha: In The Prison Of Spring, they shared an intense and unforgettable moment on-screen.

REKHA-OM PURI ALLEGEDLY GOT PHYSICAL FOR REAL DURING A LOVE-MAKING SCENE

However, what many might not know is that their on-screen chemistry was so electrifying that it nearly led to a broken chair and raised eyebrows across the industry. During the early years of her career, Rekha was not one to shy away from steamy scenes.

In 'Aastha,' she portrayed the onscreen wife of Om Puri's character, leading to several intimate scenes that left audiences stunned.

One particular scene involved the two actors getting intimate on a chair. To make the scene look as real as possible, Rekha and Om Puri reportedly got extremely physical in real life, pushing the boundaries of their performance. According to some media reports, their commitment to realism almost resulted in a catastrophe - the chair they were using nearly collapsed due to their weight.

The 1990s were when love-making scenes were not widely accepted in the Indian film industry, and Rekha and Om Puri's sizzling chemistry pushed the envelope. Their daring portrayal of the characters left everyone astonished and became a talking point in the film industry.

ABOUT AASTHA: IN THE PRISON OF SPRING

'Aastha: In The Prison Of Spring,' produced and directed by Basu Bhattacharya, featured Rekha, Om Puri, Navin Nischol, and Daisy Irani in pivotal roles. Om Puri played Rekha's husband in the film, and their performances received both critical acclaim and commercial success.

Despite the passage of time, 'Aastha: In The Prison Of Spring' continues to be remembered for its boldness and the chemistry between its two iconic actors.