Karan Johar finally addresses the buzz surrounding Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi's kissing scene in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani; says, “No questions asked”

Veteran actors Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi's kissing scene in Karan Johar's latest film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has caught the audience by surprise. The scene, in which the two star-crossed lovers meet after years of separation, has struck a chord with the audience.

 

Karan Johar finally addresses the buzz surrounding Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi's kissing scene in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani; says, “No questions asked”

 

According to Karan Johar's statement to Film Companion, he mentioned that there was no need for him to persuade Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi for the kissing scene in the movie. Karan said, “Two great veterans just performing with absolute aplomb, no questions asked. I needed it to be a pack. One of my all-time favourites is ‘Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar’ and it had to be their song because that’s what she says in the dialogue about Mall Road walks, their re-run, their favourite song. And that became the thematic kind of connection of Rocky (Ranveer Singh) and Rani (Alia Bhatt) as well.”

 

Earlier, in an interview with News18, Dharmendra spoke about the kissing scene and said, “I am hearing that Shabana, and I have surprised the audience with the kissing scene, and at the same time they have even applauded it. I think people weren't expecting it and it came very suddenly which is why it created an impact. The last time I did a kissing scene was in Life In A Metro with Nafisa Ali and at that time too people had appreciated it.”

 

The veteran actor further added, “When Karan narrated the scene to us, I did not get excited (laughs). We understood it and I realised that it was something that the film required and wasn't forcefully put in and I said I will do it. Also, I believe there is no age for romance. Age is just a number and two people irrespective of age will show their love for each other by kissing. Shabana and I both did not feel any kind of awkwardness while doing it as it was very aesthetically shot.”

 

Coming back to RRKPK, helmed by KJo, it stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead. The family comedy-drama revolves around the love story of a West Delhi boy and a Bengali girl.

 

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