Ashok Saraf Recalls Dangerous Knife Scene With Salman Khan in Jaagruti

Veteran actor Ashok Saraf, best known for his comic timing, once took a surprising turn as a villain in Salman Khan’s 1992 film Jaagruti. But what was meant to be a routine scene turned into something far more dangerous. In a recent chat with Radio Nasha Official, Saraf recalled a scary on-set moment when a scene involving a real knife almost led to a serious injury.

 “He was holding my throat with a knife, and it was a real knife,” Saraf shared. Adding, “Uski jo nok hoti hai woh kaat ke gayi aise… As soon as we started saying the dialogues, I tried to escape from his hands. Salman zor se daba rahe and then I said, ‘Dheere se dabaao, katt raha hai yahan par.’” The scene required intensity, but Saraf was quick to point out how real the danger felt in that moment.

Trying to find a safer way to do the scene, he offered Salman some advice. “He then asked me what he should do, maine bola ulta pakdo na,” Saraf explained. “He said that the camera is facing towards us, dikh jaayega usme, then maine socha chhorro. We did the scene and when I saw later, there was a deep cut on my throat.” He admitted the situation could have turned tragic, adding, “Agar yahan ki nass katt jaati toh hum udhar hi… Main kabhi nahi bhoolunga. I am not sure if he (Salman) remembers this. Aise aadmi kisi ko yaad nahi rehte, bhool jaate hain.”

Jaagruti, which featured Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor in lead roles, received a mixed response at the box office. Saraf and Salman have worked together in several other films too, including Karan Arjun, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, and Bandhan. On the professional front, Salman was last seen in AR Murugadoss’ action-drama Sikandar, and he’s now preparing for the sequel to Kick, along with a film based on the 2020 Galwan Valley conflict, directed by Apoorva Lakhia.

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