Padmini Kolhapure is one of the most famous actresses in the Bollywood industry. In the 1980s she became a well-known face and every director wanted to cast her in their films. She started her acting journey as a child artist making her debut in films like Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) and Kitaab (1977). However her lead role came when she featured in Ishk Ishk Ishk in 1975. She had a career spanning over four decades during which she has given several hits. However do you know that Padmini Kolhapure gave a peck to the King of the United Kingdom creating a massive stir among people? Yes you read that right! Years ago during a visit to Mumbai when Prince Charles spent time on the sets of Ahista Ahista (1981) Padmini created a stir when she surprisingly gave him a kiss. Soon after this Padmini gained public attention not just in India but also from the British media which nicknamed her the woman who kissed Prince Charles. In 2013 Padmini Kolhapure looked back on the incident noting how it had unexpectedly garnered widespread attention. During Prince Charles visit to Mumbai he showed interest in watching a film shoot and visited Rajkamal Studios. After the traditional aarti was done Padmini surprised him by placing a peck on his cheek. However sometime later Kolhapure reflected on the incident and said that she regretted making an impulsive decision. She also revealed that while she was visiting London the immigration officer recognized her and asked if she was the same person who had kissed Prince Charles. Meanwhile Ahista Ahista is considered one of Padmini’s finest films. The movie also won her an award. Do you know Padmini eloped from her home? Yes in 1989 she met producer Pradeep Tutu Sharma during the filming of Aisa Pyar Kahan. The duo fell in love. However Padminis conservative Maharashtrian family was against her and Pradeep Sharmas marriage. So Padmini decided to elope and got married. Padmini Kolhapure has worked with several actors. However her work with Rishi Kapoor was loved by the audience in the film Prem Rog. The movie became a blockbuster and fans adored Padmini’s character.