Madhuri Dixit was safe: Ravi Kishan recalls female actors feared shooting in UP
Ravi Kishan recalls how female actors once avoided shooting in Uttar Pradesh, citing safety concerns, while revealing Madhuri Dixit's recent experience in Gorakhpur.
Actor and MP Ravi Kishan, while addressing a gathering in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, recalled how female actors used to feel unsafe shooting in the state once upon a time. He also noted how Madhuri Dixit had recently stayed in the state for three days and returned to Mumbai "safe and secure".
Addressing the gathering in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of Uttar Pradesh, Ravi Kishan further said that heroines felt unsafe in the state and would claim “wahaan goli maarte hain (they fire bullets there)," according to an HT City report.
What project brought Madhuri Dixit to UP?
Kishan and Dixit are set to appear together in Maa Behen, an upcoming Netflix film directed by Suresh Triveni. The project also stars Triptii Dimri and Dharna Durga.
A teaser released earlier hints at a dark comedy centred on a dysfunctional family, though the release date has not yet been announced.
What have the actors said about working together?
Kishan had earlier spoken about sharing screen space with Dixit, calling it a significant moment in his career. He noted that while he had worked with the late actor Sridevi, collaborating with Dixit was a first for him.
Both actors have been active across film and streaming platforms. Kishan has multiple projects in the pipeline, including Mirzapur: The Film, while Dixit was last seen in the film, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, and the web series, Mrs Deshpande.