When Moushumi Chatterjee refused to shoot a bathing scene with 54-year-old Raaj Kumar: ‘If your wig comes off, who will you hold?’

For the 1980 film Chambal Ki Kassam, Raaj Kumar wanted to shoot a bathing scene with his leading heroine. However, she reused to do it. ]

By: Entertainment Desk

New Delhi | September 25, 2025 03:43 PM IST

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Moushumi Chatterjee and Raaj Kumar in Chambal Ki Kassam. (Photo: IMDb)

In 1980, the film Chambal Ki Kassam hit the theaters with much anticipation. The film boasted a stellar cast featuring Raaj Kumar, Shatrughan Sinha, Moushumi Chatterjee, Farida Jalal, Amjad Khan, and Ranjeet in key roles. Despite the ensemble line-up and the hype surrounding its release, the film failed miserably at the box office. However, while audiences may not remember the film for its story, the cast retained fond and amusing memories from their time shooting it. One such incident involved the legendary actor Raaj Kumar and actress Moushumi Chatterjee, which was later recalled by actor Ranjeet.

In an earlier episode of The Kapil Sharma Show, Ranjeet shared an anecdote from the sets of the film. He narrated how the cast was staying in a guest house near a river during the shoot. “We were sitting together when Raaj Kumar suddenly suggested, ‘Jaani, why don’t you shoot a scene of Moushumi and me bathing in the river?’” Ranjeet recalled. Moushumi, taken aback by the suggestion, quickly responded, “No, Raaj ji, I don’t know how to swim.” To reassure her, Raaj Kumar replied in his trademark style, “Jaani, I will be there with you, why do you worry?”

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Moushumi quipped, “If your wig comes out in the river, will you save your wig or me?” Ranjeet shared, instead of being offended, Raaj Kumar burst out laughing, turning an awkward moment into light-hearted fun for the entire unit.

Raaj Kumar, known for his deep voice, unique dialogue delivery, and impeccable screen presence, starred in nearly 70 films after making his debut in 1952. Interestingly, before his acting career, he served as a police officer. He went on to become one of Hindi cinema’s most iconic stars before passing away in 1996 at the age of 69 due to throat cancer.

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