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Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se Actress Ranjeeta's Life: From Stardom to Controversy
- •Ranjeeta Kaur, known for films like Laila Majnu and Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se, stepped away from Bollywood, citing 'toxicity in the industry' and a move to the US for her son's education.
- •She expressed that after playing lead roles, transitioning to 'mother roles' was difficult, and she lost touch with the industry after moving abroad.
- •Ranjeeta weighed in on the nepotism debate, stating that a family name doesn't guarantee a sustained career, highlighting talents like Akshay Kumar who succeeded without a film background.
- •In 2019, Ranjeeta and her son Sky were booked after her husband, Raj Masand, alleged physical assault and threats during a family dispute over money for their son's business.
- •The police registered an occurrence report under IPC Sections 323, 504, and 506 based on Masand's complaint, though the report does not confirm Ranjeeta's arrest, only that she and her son were booked and summoned.
Key Questions Answered
Ranjeeta explained that moving to the United States for her son's education slowed down her career. She also noted that after working as a leading lady, she was not interested in taking on mother roles. Additionally, she felt that contemporary Bollywood had developed too much toxicity.
Ranjeeta stated that a family name alone cannot guarantee a sustained career in the film industry. She believed that filmmakers only cast star kids if they possess the right talent for a role, and pointed out that many star kids failed to make it despite getting initial opportunities.
In 2019, Ranjeeta's husband Raj Masand approached the Koregaon Park police via a senior citizens' helpline to allege that Ranjeeta and their son Sky physically assaulted and threatened him during a dispute over business funding. However, the report clarified they were only booked and summoned by police, and the allegations were not proven findings of guilt.
