When Esha Deol revealed she took permission from mom Hema Malini for bikini scene in ‘Dhoom’ | Filmymeet

Esha Deol once shared a fascinating behind-the-scenes tidbit from her past. To wear a bikini in her role for Dhoom, Esha had to get the green light from her mother, the iconic Hema Malini. This came after producer Aditya Chopra requested the bikini for a key scene.
In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Esha shared how Aditya Chopra approached her for Dhoom.He explained the details of the song ‘Dhoom Machale‘ and her scenes, including the requirement to wear a bikini. Esha requested a day to get her mother’s permission, feeling quite apprehensive when she asked her at home.

The actress also mentioned that her mother was unfazed by the bikini request. Having seen her wear bikinis on vacations, Hema Malini’s reaction was casual. She encouraged Esha to wear it for the film, advising her to ensure the scene was well-shot.

Esha Deol shared that after discussing the bikini scene with her mother, she informed Aditya Chopra. He responded by giving her six months to achieve a specific look for the role.

Dhoom, which became a cult film in Hindi cinema, completes 20 years of it’s release on August 27.