One of the most talked-about moments in a 2023 film was the on-screen kiss between Shabana Azmi and Dharmendra in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. The duo portrayed characters who, thanks to a stroke of luck, were reunited as old lovers. This kiss between senior actors marked a significant and groundbreaking moment in Indian cinema.
In a recent interview, Shabana Azmi shared that her niece, the renowned actor Tabu, has been playfully teasing her about the kiss. According to Azmi, Tabu jokingly remarked that senior actors are now insisting on having a kiss sequence in their films.
Speaking to Zoom, Shabana Azmi disclosed, “Tabu, jo meri niece hai, itni shaitan hai. Woh kehti hai aapne hila ke rakh diya industry. Ab sab aapki age ki ladkiyaan keh rahi hai ke kiss hogi toh hum karenge.”
In a previous interview with Zoom, Shabana Azmi had addressed the controversy surrounding the on-screen kiss, expressing her surprise at the attention it received. She mentioned that people were laughing and cheering during the scene, and while filming, it was never considered a significant issue. Azmi humorously added, “It is true that I haven’t kissed much on screen before. But who wouldn’t want to kiss a man as handsome as Dharmendra?”