When Ranjeet revealed the truth behind Bollywood parties in the 1970s; Said Rajesh Khana would drink 1-2 two bottles and “no one was presented for a 10-hour shoot” |

Bollywood veteran actor, Ranjeet, a name synonymous with emblematic nasty roles from the 70s and 80s, once opened a side of his life far from the intrigued characters he represented on the screen. In one of his conversations with Ani, the actor thought about the golden era of Hindi cinema, revealing how his residence Juhu has become an unexpected hub of night rejoicing and camaraderie for some of the most famous figures in the industry.

Bollywood celebrations in the 70s'

Although he built his career by playing hard consumption antagonists and cigarette smoker, Ranjeet made an interesting revelation that he never touched on alcohol himself. Despite being a teetotal for life, its doors were always open to friends and colleagues in the industry. His house, located in the center in the district of Juhu de Mumbai, turned into a beloved gathering place where the formalities were rejected and the friendships prospered on food, laughter and end-of-evening chatter.Ranjeet shared: “My parents were based in Delhi and I lived alone in Juhu, so naturally, everyone started spending the evening. There was no need for invitations – people have just come. ”

The list of guests to Ranjeet games in the 1970s'

These night sessions were not limited to male actors. He remembered the presence of popular female stars like Reena Roy, Moushumi Chatterjee, Parveen Babi and Neetu Kapoor. Each of them, he said, added their personal touch to these meetings, Reena would prepare Paranthas, Parveen mixed the drinks, Moushumi delighted the guests with fish dishes, while Neetu made his Bhindi signature.The list of guests can be read like a Who's Who from Classic Bollywood, Sunil Dutt, Dharmendra, Raaj Kumar, Feroz Khan, Sanjay Khan and Sontrughan Sinha were frequent visitors. Ranjeet recalled how the legendary Rajesh Khanna was known to engage in excessive alcohol consumption, which would have lowered one or two bottles in one evening. However, Ranjeet himself remained away from alcohol, kissing the role of a warm and anchored host. “A house that welcomes people with love is a house blessed by the gods,” he thought, explaining that his belief in hospitality came from a deep feeling of gratitude and abundance.

“No one showed up for a 10 -hour shoot.”

He added that the relaxed and nocturnal lifestyle of the fraternity of the film often meant filming hours was pushed in the afternoon. “No one showed up for a shooting from 10 am on time. They showed up after lunch,” he laughed. This prompted Ranjeet to undertake several projects at the same time, maximizing productivity while its co-stars operated on their own clocks.With a prolific filmography featuring cult classics like “Dharmatma”, “Namak Halaal”, “Lawaris” and “Sharaabi”, the heritage of Ranjeet in Indian cinema is already well cemented. But beyond the silver screen, his house Juhu was standing as a calm epicenter of the most cherished memories of Bollywood – united marked by generosity, spontaneity and a lasting feeling of unity.