Bollywood actress Mahima Chaudhry recently opened up about a traumatic chapter in her life and revealed why she considers Ajay Devgn to be the most loving co-star and producer she has ever worked with. While filming her 1999 film ‘Dil Kya Kare’, Mahima met with a horrific car accident in Bengaluru that left her face severely injured by broken glass. When the young actress feared her career was over, Ajay Devgn intervened to ensure she received treatment from a top plastic surgeon instead of a regular doctor, keeping the entire incident hidden from the media to protect her future in the film industry.
Mahima Chaudhry names her most affectionate co-star
During her appearance on The Kapil Sharma Show, Kapil Sharma asked Mahima to name the most affectionate co-star she has worked with. Without hesitation, he named Ajay Devgn and said, “He was the producer of the film when I had the accident and he took me to the right person. You know, otherwise any other producer of our time would have just said, go away and all that. Anyone would have stitched my face, but he said you have to go to a plastic surgeon.”“
The accident during the filming of ‘Dil Kya Kare’
The accident occurred in Bengaluru while Mahima was filming ‘Dil Kya Kare’ alongside Ajay Devgn and Kajol. According to Mahima, her car collided with a milk truck that was allegedly traveling in the wrong direction. The impact broke the windows and pieces of glass hit him in the face, causing multiple injuries. The incident was traumatic and raised concerns about whether she would be able to continue her acting career.
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Ajay Devgn and Prakash Jha kept his secret
In another interview, Mahima said that Ajay Devgn and director Prakash Jha offered her unwavering support during her recovery. She revealed that she asked both of them not to reveal details of the accident. At the time, he was worried that the widespread publicity about his injuries could affect his prospects in the film industry.Directed by Prakash Jha, the film also featured Chandrachur Singh in a prominent role. ‘Dil Kya Kare’ was only her second film as a lead actress. The film also featured actress Kajol in the role of Nandita Rai.
