Veteran actor Ashok Saraf recently shared a chilling incident from the sets of the 1992 film Jaagruti, where a scene with Salman Khan left him with a real knife cut on his throat.
A Dangerous Filming Incident
Ashok Saraf, celebrated for his comedic roles, took on a villainous part in the 1992 film Jaagruti, starring Salman Khan. This role, however, came with an unexpected and frightening experience.
During a recent interview, Saraf revealed that he suffered a deep cut on his throat. This happened while filming a scene where Salman Khan was supposed to hold a knife to his neck.
The Real Knife Scare
Saraf recounted the harrowing moment to Radia Nasha Official. He explained that a real knife was used in the scene, not a prop.
As they began the dialogues, Saraf was meant to struggle against Salman’s grip. Salman, however, was pressing the knife with considerable force.
“He was putting a lot of pressure with the knife, I asked him to dial it down,” Saraf recalled. He immediately felt the knife’s sharp point cutting into his skin.
A Deep Cut and Lingering Memory
Saraf advised Salman to hold the knife differently, perhaps reversed, to avoid injury. However, Salman pointed out that the camera angle would reveal the prop trick.
Despite the discomfort, they completed the shot. It was only afterward that Saraf realized the extent of the injury.
He saw a deep gash on his throat. Saraf emphasized the severity, noting that if a major nerve had been cut, the consequences could have been fatal on set.
“My nerve would have cut, I will never forget it,” Saraf stated, adding he isn’t sure if Salman Khan remembers the incident.
- A real knife was used during a scene in the 1992 film Jaagruti.
- Veteran actor Ashok Saraf sustained a deep cut on his throat from the knife.
- Saraf still vividly remembers the near-fatal incident.
Jaagruti and Other Collaborations
Jaagruti, released in 1992, featured Salman Khan, Ashok Saraf, Karisma Kapoor, and other notable actors. The film received mixed reviews and performed moderately at the box office.
Despite this alarming incident, Salman Khan and Ashok Saraf have shared the screen in numerous other successful films. Their collaborations include popular movies like Karan Arjun, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, and Bandhan.
Meanwhile, Salman Khan was recently seen in the action drama Sikandar and is slated for the sequel to his 2012 hit Kick. He also has a film in the pipeline based on the 2020 Galwan Valley conflict.
