Wed Jan 08 13:28:49 UTC 2025: ## Bollywood Actor Manoj Bajpayee Reveals Shocking Detail About Wife’s Early Career, Claiming Vidhu Vinod Chopra Bit Her Hand
**MUMBAI, INDIA** – Actor Manoj Bajpayee has revealed a shocking incident from his wife Shabana Raza’s (known professionally as Neha Bajpai) early Bollywood career, alleging that filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra bit her hand during the filming of her debut movie, *Kareeb*.
Bajpayee, in a recent interview, explained that his wife, an actress who appeared in films such as *Fiza* and *Acid Factory*, stopped acting after 2009 not because of a deliberate career choice, but due to a lack of work and industry politics. He attributed this to her “outsider” status and lack of mentorship.
The shocking revelation centers around an incident during the shooting of *Kareeb*, directed by Chopra. According to Bajpayee, Chopra bit Shabana’s hand in frustration after she repeatedly struggled with a simple action in a song sequence – raising her left hand instead of her right. Bajpayee stated that his wife, being new to the industry, was confused and unsure of the appropriateness of Chopra’s actions, believing it to be “the way filmmakers behave.”
This account corroborates a previous statement by Bobby Deol, who co-starred with Shabana in *Kareeb*. Deol recalled Chopra’s harsh treatment of Shabana, including yelling and the ultimately shocking incident of biting her hand after numerous takes of a scene.
The incident adds to the ongoing discussion surrounding power dynamics and treatment of actors in the Bollywood film industry. While Shabana’s career ended in 2009 with *Acid Factory*, the revelation casts a new light on the challenges faced by newcomers navigating the complexities of the industry.
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