Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Mandakini Clarifies Ram Teri Ganga Maili Breastfeeding Scene Truth
Mandakini acted in the 1985 movie Ram Teri Ganga Maili.
The film included a scene that many people believed showed breastfeeding.
Mandakini said it was not real breastfeeding.
She also said no body double was used.
Instead, the scene was filmed to create that appearance.
She compared it to how clothing and camera angles can make people appear to show more skin.
Mandakini said the scene should not be treated as something shameful.
She added that the movie became successful because of its story, not just because of controversial scenes.
Mandakini said the 1985 film’s controversial scene was not actual breastfeeding.
She said no body double was used and that she herself appeared onscreen.
The actress explained that camera framing and the baby’s position created the illusion.
Mandakini said she dislikes repeatedly explaining the scene or seeming apologetic about it.
She also refused requests to recreate the film’s blouse-free wet-saree scene.
- Who
- Actress Mandakini, also known as Yasmeen Joseph.
- What
- She clarified that the famous breastfeeding scene in Ram Teri Ganga Maili was simulated and did not involve actual breastfeeding or a body double.
- When
- The film was released in 1985; the interview date was not specified.
- Why
- Mandakini wanted to clarify how the scene was filmed and said it should not be repeatedly treated as a source of controversy.
- Actress
- Mandakini, whose real name is Yasmeen Joseph
- Film
- Ram Teri Ganga Maili
- Film release
- 1985
- Scene clarification
- Mandakini said the scene was not actual breastfeeding.
- Body double
- She said no body double was used.
- Filming explanation
- She said framing, clothing and the baby’s position created the illusion.
- Other famous scene
- She appeared in a wet saree without a blouse and declined requests to recreate it.