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Vinod Khanna who was known for not only his good looks but his magnetic screen presence too! The actor was more than just a Bollywood star in the ’70s and ’80s. He was a symbol of style charisma and mystery. But beyond the screen his personal life and off-screen moments often invited equal attention. One such haunting memory comes from the sets of Mahesh Bhatts unreleased film Prem Dharm where an intense scene between Vinod and Dimple Kapadia took an unexpected turn. What sparked the incident? The film Prem Dharm marked a professional restart for both Vinod Khanna and Dimple Kapadia. Having taken a spiritual sabbatical for five years Vinod was returning to mainstream cinema. Dimple on the other hand was charting her comeback path post-separation from superstar Rajesh Khanna in 1983. According to the reports in one of the scenes the actor was supposed to kiss and embrace Dimple before falling asleep. Due to his hectic schedule Vinod arrived late and visibly exhausted. The scene was set in a dimly lit room ready to capture romantic tension on camera. Director Mahesh Bhatt called for the shot. Vinod performed as per cue kissed Dimple and hugged her. But Mahesh wanted more. “Let’s take another shot” he said. The second time things took a turn. As Mahesh called “Action” Vinod began kissing Dimple again. But when the director yelled “Cut” Vinod reportedly didn’t stop. He continued hugging and kissing her unaware or unresponsive to the directors signal. Heres how Dimple Kapadia react Dimple Kapadia was shaken. Confused and overwhelmed she screamed for help. “She was so scared she ran straight to her makeup room and cried for hours” a source recounted. Later when Mahesh Bhatt and Vinod Khanna realized what had happened both apologized. Whether it was fatigue miscommunication or an overstep of professionalism the damage was done. What made this so alarming? Vinod Khanna was known for being intensely methodical in his performances. But this moment blurred the lines between acting and reality. With no official release of Prem Dharm the incident faded from public discourse but remains an eerie chapter in Bollywood’s history of on-set controversies. While both stars moved on and no official statement was ever released publicly this moment serves as a reminder: the film industry for all its glamour has always hidden behind curtains of power dynamics blurred boundaries and silenced discomfort.