According to Farooq Sheikh, during the filming of a private scene for “Umrao Jaan,” Rekha’s admirers brandished firearms

Starring Rekha One of the most well-known films of 1981 was Umrao Jaan, which starred Farooq Sheikh, who was still making his name as an actor. Once, Farooq spoke candidly about the risks they encountered while filming a private scene in a Lucknow residence with Rekha.
According to Farooq, a throng of admirers had gathered outside the shooting site in the hopes of seeing Rekha in person and seeing the action.

When some fans took out firearms, their excitement rapidly turned into real tension on set, frightening the staff and director Muzaffar Ali, who was concerned for everyone’s safety.
In a social media-circulating interview, Farooq discussed the difficulties of shooting the love moment with Rekha in such a hazardous setting. The performers and the camera crew found it challenging to squeeze into the house’s tiny rooms, and the large number of onlookers increased the strain. Crowds gathered to see the love moment being filmed with Rekha when news got out to the adjacent villages, according to Farooq.
The atmosphere grew hot as the issue escalated to the point that several supporters showed up brandishing firearms. Rekha, Farooq, and director Muzaffar Ali were among the crew members who were fearful that someone may pull a gun. In spite of the anxiety, the performers finished the piece with professionalism and poise, never letting on how much stress they were under.
Rekha was praised by Farooq as one of the most beautiful and gifted actresses in Indian cinema history. Being one of the few to romance Rekha on film, he remembered how the private moment made everyone mock him.
Although 65-year-old Farooq Sheikh died away in 2013, his recollections of working on Umrao Jaan and the peculiar difficulties they encountered throughout its development demonstrate his background in the film business.