Anushka Sharma Was Drunk While Shooting For Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola

‘Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola‘ might be about the issue of land scam, but director Vishal Bhardwaj says the tone of the film is not at all serious. “The film’s plot is based on the issue of land scam but I have not personalised this to any one,” the 52-year-old told reporters Monday at a press conference of the film.

Anushka, who is sharing screen space opposite ace actor Pankaj Kapur, who is a teetotaler, was worried about how she would pull off acting a drunk, because she had no idea how one behaves under the influence of alcohol.

What happened next was quite surprising for all. According to source, “Anushka was fretting over the scene because Pankaj is a seasoned actor. Someone suggested that she get a drink just to know what it feels like, so she did. And while rehearsing with a unit member on location in Chandigarh, she ended up having half a bottle of vodka. She got a little high too, but didn’t realise it and went off to her hotel to sleep. The next day, she had a bad hangover and slept till late into the afternoon.”

The source adds, “Anushka was very apologetic when she met Vishal (director) and Pankaj the next day, but they think highly of her and were impressed by her dedication. In fact, the entire unit was impressed that she went to such lengths for one scene.”

In fact, the entire unit was impressed that she went to such lengths for one scene.” Ironically, Anushka shot the scene successfully in just one take, without drinking.