Esha Deol

once shared a fascinating behind-the-scenes tidbit from her past. To wear a bikini in her role for

Dhoom

, Esha had to get the green light from her mother, the iconic

Hema Malini

. This came after producer

Aditya Chopra

requested the bikini for a key scene.
In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Esha shared how Aditya Chopra approached her for Dhoom.

He explained the details of the song ‘

Dhoom Machale

‘ and her scenes, including the requirement to wear a bikini. Esha requested a day to get her mother’s permission, feeling quite apprehensive when she asked her at home.

The actress also mentioned that her mother was unfazed by the bikini request. Having seen her wear bikinis on vacations, Hema Malini’s reaction was casual. She encouraged Esha to wear it for the film, advising her to ensure the scene was well-shot.

Esha Deol shared that after discussing the

bikini scene

with her mother, she informed Aditya Chopra. He responded by giving her six months to achieve a specific look for the role.

Dhoom, which became a cult film in Hindi cinema, completes

20 years

of it’s release on August 27.