Twinkle Khanna reveals she was once asked by a director to 'do a Mandakini' for rain song

Twinkle, who is known for her outspokenness, revealed that once a director approached her suggesting that she should do a 'Mandakini' for a rain-song sequence. The actress said that after she resisted, the director never worked with her again.

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New Delhi: Former actress Twinkle Khanna, during a conversation with veteran actress Waheeda Rehman, recalled having a fallout with a filmmaker who made an unsavoury suggestion to her. Twinkle, who is known for her outspokenness, revealed that the director approached her suggesting that she should do a 'Mandakini' for a rain-song sequence, implying that she should wear see-through clothes. 

Twinkle made the revelations while reacting to Waheeda Rehman's story about being mistreated by director Raj Khosla on a film set. 

Twinkle said, "I also had something similar, but a little more graphic. I was wearing a white kurta, and ready for the quintessential rain song, and the director comes with a shawl wrapped around, imitating Guru Dutt. And he says, 'If I tell you to do a Mandakini, what will you say?' I said - I will say two things. First, I will say 'no', and secondly, 'You’re not Raj Kapoor'."

Twinkle added further, saying: "He never spoke to me, he never repeated me, and it was horrible.' But one has to stand one's ground, she said. 

Twinkle shared a teaser video of her interview with Waheeda Rehman on Instagram and wrote, "We have been saving some gems for our anniversary and this one is truly special! A wonderful conversation with the iconic Waheeda Rehman. The epitome of wisdom and wit threw in some fun imitations for us as well."

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Twinkle was last seen on big screen in 'Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega' in 2001. She appeared in a rain-song in 2000-released 'Mela', also starring Aamir Khan and Faissal Khan. The film was a dud on the Box Office. Twinkle, who has kept herself away after from acting world, has produced films like 'Holiday', 'Dilwale', and 'Pad Man'.