Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, starring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Sing in pivotal roles, is making buzz on social media for various reasons. Recently, the veteran actors Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi shocked the audience with their liplock. Their kissing scene has been the talk of town, and the duo and makers are facing criticism for the same. Recently, Karan has finally opened up about the much-talked-about lip-lock in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
In the movie, Dharmendra portrays the character of Ranveer’s grandfather, and Jaya Bachchan takes on the role of his grandmother. Despite residing together, their once-affectionate relationship has become strained. Dharmendra’s character is confined to a bed due to illness, yet he deeply longs for the affection and love of Shabana Azmi’s character.
In conversation with Film Companion, Karan revealed that he didn’t have to convince Dharmendra and Shabana to do the kissing scene in the movie. “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 between Rocky (Ranveer Singh) and Rani (Alia Bhatt) as well,” the director said.
Earlier, after facing so much criticism, Dharmendra also reacted to it and said, “Friends, R and R ki prem kahani Film… please see the film…..and inform .. ..how successful is your Dharam in playing his role …. at this age.”
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