'Heeramandi' actress Shruti Sharma on performing an intimate scene on-screen for the first time: Whole day we shot the scene, I got rashes

Shruti Sharma, the talented actress from the Netflix series 'Heeramandi', has been receiving widespread acclaim for her portrayal of Saima. As a significant character in the show, Saima works in the kitchens of Shahi Mahal and is one of Alamezb's trusted confidants. In a captivating subplot, Saima finds herself romantically involved with Mallikajaan's driver, Iqbal, played by Rajat Kaul.

In a recent interview with a portal, Shruti shared her experiences shooting an intimate scene with Rajat Kaul, marking a first in her career. She revealed, "There is a scene involving me and Iqbal in which we are romantic, meaning it's a very romantic scene," explaining the nature of the shoot. She further described the physical and emotional challenges faced during the filming: "That type of romance I had done for the first time on the screen. We were rolling, and we were talking, and you know it was difficult choreography, we were on top of each other."

Shruti elaborated on the toll the scene took on her, noting, "I got rashes on my body because it was so harsh. I think we shot that scene for one whole day and when that scene got over, my kajal was smudged because there was dust and dirt. But the scene looks so beautiful."

In an earlier conversation with Pinkvilla, when asked about comparisons with Sharmin Segal, who plays Mallikajaan's daughter Alamzeb in the series, Shruti expressed her contentment with her role as Saima. She underscored her trust in the directorial decisions, stating, "I am really happy with Saima. If Sanjay sir has decided something, he is wise enough to choose his actors. I'm sure it is quite well thought out. You can't question his vision. He has given history to Indian Cinema. It is Sanjay Sir that we're talking about."