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Debashree Roy bashed Shashi Kapoor after the film released. She stated Shashi took advantage of her inexperience and simplicity and literally forced her to do the bedroom and kissing scenes. When she put her foot down regarding the nude scene, Shashi replaced her with Supriya Pathak in Kalyug and Vijeta. Shashi in his defense stated Debashree was not his choice but Aparna Sen's selection. Debashree knew Bout those scenes and signed the film. Shashi went on to add they had to change nude scene into a scene where Debashree wore a bra and petticoat. Shashi wanted a nude silhouette but with Debashree wearing a bra, she made the scene look cheap and vulgar. He stated Jennifer spotted Supriya in theatre. Thats how she signed the film.

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