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Dia Mirza recalls shooting song in underwear before 500 men
Dia Mirza has opened up about shooting a song for the 2004 film 'Tumsa Nahin Dekha' where she had to strip down to her bra and underwear in front of a crowd…
Dia Mirza has opened up about shooting a song for the 2004 film 'Tumsa Nahin Dekha' where she had to strip down to her bra and underwear in front of a crowd of 500 men. The actress said the experience was empowering and taught her to feel secure and comfortable in her body. She credited producer Mahesh Bhatt, director Anurag Basu, and co-star Emraan Hashmi for making her realize the scene was about more than just nudity.
Speaking on the Zoom Spotlight Sessions, Mirza recalled that the song was choreographed by Vaibhavi Merchant. She said there were 500 men in the crowd and about 200 crew members, mostly men, present during the shoot. The actress said she learned to be completely unfazed by the male gaze and could enjoy her feminine energy and beauty without feeling diminished by the attention.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Dia Mirza's recollection comes at a time when Bollywood is being scrutinized for its past treatment of women on set, with many actresses now speaking about uncomfortable shoots. The song in question, part of a film directed first by Anurag Basu and later completed by Mohit Suri, was produced by Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt. What stands out is Mirza's framing of the experience as empowering rather than exploitative, a rare admission in an industry where such shoots are often criticized. Her comment about the 'cost of wanting to look beautiful', that it comes at the expense of mental peace, reflects a broader conversation among public figures about the psychological toll of image maintenance. The next step for her is the release of her upcoming projects, which she has not yet detailed.
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Source: aajtak.in
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