Raveena Tandon once revealed why Sridevi got scared on the sets of Ladla, the entire team chanted Gayatri Mantra: ‘we had goosebumps…’

In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, many actors come and go, but there are some rare gems whose impact continues to live on for years to come, and their legacy stays untouched. One such story is of the most beloved actress of the early 90s. However, it was her early demise that left her fans and the entertainment world stunned.

Who was Divya Bharti?

The actress that we are talking about is none other than Divya Bharti. She was known for her dazzling beauty, innocence, and natural charm. The beloved passed away at the age of 19 and because of her sudden she left several ongoing projects incomplete. Among the many projects, one was the film Laadla, where Sridevi completed the film as the female lead.

Divya’s Incomplete Project – Laadla

In an old interview, Raveena Tandon spoke about reshooting with Sridevi for the exact same scene that Divya Bharti was filming before her passing. Raveena revealed that the environment on the set was highly emotional and haunting. Raveena had shot that scene with Divya Bharti and Shakti Kapoor before Divya’s death. She recalled that Divya was struggling with a particular dialogue, and she fumbled quite a few times on it, so they had to re-shoot several takes to get the scene right.

Divya’s Lingering Energy On The Set

Cut to six months after it, after Divya’s death, the film shooting resumed with Sridevi taking Divya’s role. But what happened while shooting was a chilling episode. She revealed that Sridevi got stuck on the same line where Divya did. “We all had goosebumps on the set,” Raveena said. They felt the presence of Divya on the set. Scared actors chanted the Gayatri Mantra for peace and also broke a coconut and prayed together for a fresh beginning. “I held Sridevi’s hand and prayed, then we broke a coconut and resumed shooting.” Raveena shared.

Eventually, the film was released on 25 March 1994 and became a blockbuster. Many people felt that it was Divya’s blessing and lingering energy that also contributed to the success of the film.

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