The popular actress of the 90s and Akshay Kumar’s first heroine, Shanthi Priya made a name for herself in the acting world with her debut film, Saugandh. Later, she went on work in popular films like Phool Aur Angaar, Maharsi, Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana, Meherbaan, Agni, Andha Intaquam, and many more. However, she left the glamour world at the peak of her career. For the unversed, Shanthi tied the knot to South Indian actor, Siddharth Ray at the mere age of twenty-four.
Shanthi Priya reveals Akshay Kumar passed comments on her skin colour
In a recent interview with Siddharth Kannan, Shanthi Priya opened up about the atmosphere on the sets of her first film, Saugandh. Talking about the same, the actress recalled how Akshay Kumar made fun of her complexion while they were working together. Shanthi shared that once Akshay pointed out at her knees and asked her why they were so dark. Elaborating more about it, the actress mentioned that it was a sensitive topic but he didn’t realise it. In her words:
“It is a sensitive topic, he must have not realised. In front of everybody, he pointed out my knees and he said, ‘Oh, see how dark they are. Did you get hurt or something? Did you fall down somewhere?’ I said, no why? he said, what happened, dude? why are your knees so dark and black? Is it a blood clot?”