As a dedicated follower and admirer of Manoj Bajpayee’s work, I have always been captivated by his grounded personality and the depth he brings to his characters. However, after learning about his near-death experience while filming 1971, I have gained an even greater respect for him as a person and an actor.
As an ardent admirer of Manoj Bajpayee, I can’t help but marvel at his authentic charm that has graced Bollywood since 1994. Over the years, he’s collaborated with numerous talented individuals in the industry. Not long ago, he reminisced about his time on the set of the film 1971 and disclosed an electrifying account of a close brush with death we both shared. It transpired that during one scene, his co-star Manav Kaul was behind the wheel of a jeep that inexplicably lost its grip, placing us in a perilous predicament.
During an interview with Lallantop, Manoj Bajpayee reminisced about a pivotal moment in his acting journey that involved a close brush with death. This incident occurred while filming a jeep scene for a war drama alongside Ravi Kishan, Kumud Mishra, Deepak Dobriyal, and Manav Kaul. As part of the scene, they had to descend the hill and halt next to the camera.
As I gripped the wheel, I couldn’t help but be charmed by Kaul’s infectious spirit, always ready with a jest or two for Bajpayee. Maintaining that same lively demeanor, I attempted to poke fun at The Family Man actor as we navigated a treacherous, sloping landscape together.
Major stated, “As Manav was behind the wheel of the jeep, I urged him to drive carefully due to the difficult terrain. However, rather than heeding my warning, he chose to tease me, believing I was merely fearful.
In the process of trying to playfully provoke, Manav unfortunately lost grip over the jeep which then started careening dangerously downhill in a precarious predicament. Unfortunately, given his lack of expertise, Kaul was unable to intervene effectively.
In a brief instant, it seemed as if our lives were over. During that time, there was a widespread belief among us that we were about to perish. Manav’s countenance grew deathly pale with terror, as the Veer-Zaara actor reminisced.
Manav Bajpayee narrated the chilling incident where the jeep hung precariously on the edge, prevented from falling only by a huge boulder. “The sight made Manav’s complexion pallid with terror. I urged everyone to remain still until we were carefully evacuated one at a time. It was a dangerous predicament,” he further stated.
In a joking manner, the actor casually admitted that he uses profanity whenever he encounters Mr. Kaul, alluding to a past event that was distressing for both of them.
1971, under the guidance of director Amrit Sagar, is a portrayal of actual events surrounding Indian prisoners of war held captive by the Pakistan Army during the Indo-Pakistani War. This movie chronicles the courageous bid for freedom by six Indian soldiers.
Beyond this occurrence, Bajpayee also reminisced about another intriguing event during filming: he suffered frostbite due to the intense cold. Luckily, an ex-soldier on set spotted it in time and gave him a one-hour massage on his leg, thus preventing further harm.
Back in 2007, I found myself utterly captivated by a film titled “1971,” masterfully directed and co-written by none other than Amrit Sagar and Piyush Mishra. This cinematic gem was inspired by the gripping tale of Indian prisoners of war who were taken captive by the Pakistan Army during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, a story that resonated deeply with me as a passionate history buff.
Read More
Sorry. No data so far.
2024-12-18 22:52