Although director Rajiv Rai has made a handful of movies, he is best known for Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997), starring Bobby Deol, Kajol, and Manisha Koirala in the lead roles. Because Gupt had such a significant impact on audiences, many have conveniently forgotten his other films, including his sophomore directorial venture, the Naseeruddin Shah -led Tridev (1989). However, its songs still draw attention.

During a recent interview, Rajiv opened up about shooting the movie and revealed that Naseeruddin felt awkward filming the sensual song “Tirchi Topiwale” and romancing a significantly younger Sonam . The actor even told the director that Sonam was younger than his daughter, Heeba Shah.

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‘I have never done a song like this’

“Everyone knows that Naseer ji isn’t a dance expert. So, he was feeling a bit shy. He said, ‘How will I dance? What will happen?…