India, Sept. 18 -- Bollywood actress Mandakini, who rose to widespread fame with her performance in Raj Kapoor's Ram Teri Ganga Maili, has opened up about one of the most controversial episodes of her career - a photograph of her with underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.

The image of Mandakini with Ibrahim had been widely discussed for decades and sparked considerable speculation. The actress has now revealed that she had travelled to Dubai for a show and was photographed with Ibrahim at a cricket match during the trip.

Mandakini said the controversy surrounding the photograph had a significant impact on her career.

Speaking to ANI, the yesteryear actress said, "We do not have any control over what people are going to say and write."

"Any a...