Last Updated:February 07, 2025, 21:36 IST Amol Palekar recently opened up about a deeply regrettable incident from the filming of Bhumika (1977), where he slapped co-star Smita Patil during a scene without her consent. Amol Palekar recalls slapping Smita Patil during Bhumika under Shyam Benegal’s direction, an incident he deeply regrets. Amol Palekar and Smita Patil shared the screen in Shyam Benegal’s critically acclaimed film Bhumika (1977), a movie remembered for its powerful narrative and stellar performances. However, the veteran actor recently revealed an incident from the film that continues to weigh heavily on him—slapping Smita Patil during a scene without her consent. Speaking at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2025, Palekar opened up about the incident and the moral dilemma he faced. Recalling the moment, Palekar said, “During the making of Bhumika, we were filming a crucial scene, but Shyam was not satisfied with the intensity. He told me I needed to be more violent and then asked me to slap Smita without informing her. I was shocked and straightaway refused, but he insisted, saying …