Karan Johar Shares A Story As He Calls Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi`s Kissing Scene In RRKPK Glorious

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AUGUST 01,2023

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has taken Bollywood by storm. Bollywood fans from across the globe are showering love on the Alia Bhatt-Ranveer Singh starrer. It was after a long hiatus that we saw Karan Johar in his element, which made us laugh and get all sentimental too. While the movie was led by the two young actors, what stole the show was Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi's kiss.

If you haven't watched Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, this one is going to be a huge spoiler for you. Shabana Azmi and Dharmendra played long-lost lovers in the movie. Jaya Bachchan plays Dharmendra's wife.


Their grandchildren, Rocky and Rani, reunite them after decades. In a recent interview, Karan Johar opened up about how he convinced the two veteran actors to kiss on screen.

Karan Johar calls Shabana Azmi and Dharmendra's kiss glorious.

The filmmaker recently sat down with film critic Anupama Chopra's Film Companion and discussed the success of his latest release. In the same interview, Chopra asked KJo about Dharmendra and Shabana's kissing scene that stunned moviegoers.

When asked if it was difficult to convince the two veteran stars, Karan said, "No, it was not hard to convince either of the actors. Shabana Ji is a trooper. She is a master actor. What an actor! She is a baap actor (great actor). There was no question. Dharam ji (Dharmendra) was like, 'Haan karna hai toh karna hai (if it has to be done, it has to be done)'. Two great veterans just performed with absolute aplomb, no questions asked. I needed it to be a peck that was what I wanted."


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He further added, "One of my all-time favorites is Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar (from the 1961 film Hum Dono), and it had to be their song because that's what she says in the dialogue about 'Mall Road pe woh walks, hum dono ka woh re-run, humara woh favorite gana (Mall Road walks, our re-run, our favorite song). And that became the thematic kind of connection between Rocky (Ranveer) and Rani (Alia) as well. It was just glorious to see them (Dharmendra and Shabana)."

Dharmendra on kissing Shabana Azmi in RRKPK

While Karan Johar shared his piece of the story, it was time to know what Dharmendra had to say about the jaw-dropping scene. Opening up about his kissing scene with Azmi, Dharam Paaji said there was no awkwardness between the two.

'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 appreciated it.'


Dharmendra even went on to say that when Karan narrated the scene to him, he wasn't excited at all about it.

He said, 'When Karan narrated the scene to us, I did not get excited (laughs). We understood it, and I realized that it was something that the film required but wasn't forcefully put in, so I said I would 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.'

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Review

The romantic drama reunited Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt for the second time after Gully Boy. The movie revolves around a couple who are head over heels in love. However, their families are polar opposites when it comes to upbringing, values, and caste.

While Rocky's orthodox and methodical Punjabi family hates the idea of change, Rani's sophisticated Bengali family adds more drama to it. With unexpected twists and turns, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani promises an entertaining and emotional ride.

The Karan Johar directorial has already entered the 50 crore club. Have you seen the movie yet?

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