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Sushmita Sen walked out of Chingaari set after Mithun Chakraborty allegedly touched her inappropriately: 'I felt extremely...'

Lovemaking scenes are no longer uncommon in Bollywood films. While some actors are comfortable performing them, others are not. Sometimes, these scenes even lead to real-life discomfort or controversy on set. 

Manisha Chauhan | May 29, 2025, 11:48 AM IST

1.Sushmita Sen and Mithun Chakraborty (Chingaari)

Sushmita Sen and Mithun Chakraborty (Chingaari)
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One such incident reportedly occurred during the shooting of the 2006 film Chingaari, which featured a bold performance by Sushmita Sen, who played the role of a sex worker.

During the filming of a lovemaking scene between Sushmita Sen and Mithun Chakraborty, chaos reportedly broke out on set. Sushmita was said to be extremely uncomfortable with the scene and initially refused to shoot it. However, the actress was allegedly pressured by the filmmakers and eventually agreed.

 

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2.Accused Mithun Chakraborty

Accused Mithun Chakraborty
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After the final take of the scene was completed, Sushmita reportedly stormed off the set and later accused Mithun Chakraborty of touching her inappropriately during the shoot. She claimed that the actor had lost control during the scene.

3.No action was taken

No action was taken
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Sushmita brought her concerns to the film’s director, Kalpana Lajmi. However, when no action was taken, she was said to be furious. 

4.Sushmita did not accept any explanation

Sushmita did not accept any explanation
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Kalpana reportedly tried to explain that Mithun was a senior actor and would never act improperly on purpose, but Sushmita did not accept this explanation and took the matter to the media.

5.Sushmita reportedly apologised

Sushmita reportedly apologised
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The incident sparked controversy and led to public criticism of Mithun Chakraborty. Later, however, Sushmita reportedly apologised to him, and the matter was eventually resolved privately.

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