There are many reasons for actors/actresses not working with a director. It can be date problems, payment issues, dislikement for script but one offer of Raj Kapoor was turned down by actress Suchitra Sen for some other reason.
Suchitra Sen despite being a cheerful person was yet moody, selective and used to take her decisions guided by her own temperament. It becomes a bit difficult for a director to convince such actors and therefore they usually try out something different to make them feel special. Raj Kapoor tried something on his part which did not work in the favour of the director.
Raj Kapoor met Suchitra Sen at her Kolkatta residence with an offer for a R. K Film. Raj Kapoor suddenly knelt before her and offered her a bouquet of roses while offering her the role. Suchitra was instantly on backfoot by Raj Kapoor's effusiveness.
The question in her mind was, “Why a man has to bow down before a woman like this”?
She was polite enough to refuse Raj Kapoor's offer.
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