The director remained silent at the time, but Mina resolved to avenge the humiliation. Due to her contract, Mina couldn't leave the film. When shooting commenced, the director altered the script, adding a scene where Mina was slapped.
As lunch began, the director placed his foot on Meena Kumari's foot under the table and attempted to kiss her hand. Meena Kumari understood his intentions and loudly protested. People outside rushed in, resulting in a commotion on the set.
Meena Kumari harbored a desire for education, but poverty prevented her from pursuing it. When Ali Baksh, a theatre artist, faced financial difficulties, he began taking 4-year-old Meena to the film sets to help support the family.
Mina Kumari, distressed by three miscarriages and domestic violence from her husband, resorted to consuming alcohol from a Dettol bottle.