EXCLUSIVE: Ayesha Jhulka Reminisces Feeling Divya Bharti’s Presence At Rang Screening Post Her Demise; Says, “The Wire Short-Circuited…”

Ayesha Jhulka, the beloved Bollywood actress of the ’90s, remains an iconic name in Indian cinema. Known for her memorable performances in films like Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Khiladi, and Waqt Hamara Hai. She charmed audiences with her grace, talent, and on-screen presence. Over the years, Ayesha has seamlessly balanced her career with personal endeavours. Making selective yet impactful appearances in films and web series. With decades of industry experience, she continues to be a respected voice, offering insights into Bollywood’s evolving dynamics while staying true to her artistic roots. In an exclusive interview, Ayesha opens up about a chilling experience about Divya Bharti.

Ayesha Jhulka On Divya Bharti

In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Bubble, Ayesha Jhulka shares an anecdote about Divya Bharti. She says, “We were shooting for Rang and this whole incident happened, and when I was dubbing for that film, she was playing my sister in that film and we were very close and even on other sets she used to come and be with me, she would get the same shoes she got, for me, and I was shooting for one of the songs and she said, ‘Wait wait, you’re not wearing a bindi,’ she went into her room and got me a bindi.” (We were shooting for Rang when this incident happened. She played my sister, and we were very close—she would often visit me on other sets and even bought matching shoes for both of us. While I was shooting a song, she suddenly noticed I wasn’t wearing a bindi and quickly ran to her room to get me one.)

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“So we had that nice bonding you know, and when I was dubbing for that film, I just couldn’t dub that scene together wala, I was crying, howling and you know the dubbing had to be postponed. So all that happened and then we had a preview at film-city and outdoor me preview kiya tha unhone screen lagake and the moment Divya comes on the screen, the screen fell and I immediately felt her presence…. but, I couldn’t sleep for a very long time after that, it shook me.” (We shared a beautiful bond, and while dubbing for the film, I just couldn’t get through a particular scene. I was crying so much that the dubbing had to be postponed. Later, at an outdoor preview in Film City. The moment Divya appeared on screen, the screen suddenly fell, and I immediately felt her presence. It shook me so much that I couldn’t sleep for a long time after that.)

Ayesha-Divya Friendship

Ayesha Jhulka and Divya Bharti starred together in the 1993 film Rang, a romantic drama directed by Talat Jani. The movie featured them as sisters and revolved around love, relationships, and emotional conflicts. Rang was particularly memorable for its soulful music, with songs like Tujhe Na Dekhun and Dil Main Ho Tum becoming popular. Tragically, Divya Bharti passed away before the film’s release, making it one of her posthumous releases. Ayesha has often spoken about her deep bond with Divya and how the film holds a special, emotional significance in her heart.

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