Dharmendra & Shabana Azmi: Iconic Kissing Scene Revealed
Dharmendra revisits his role in ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, offering a candid look at teh iconic kissing scene and his perspective on romance. Discover how the Bollywood veteran praised the film’s romantic elements and shared behind-the-scenes anecdotes about filming with Shabana Azmi.He reflects on the emotional depth of the story, emphasizing that there is no age to romance, discussing the aesthetic nature of the kiss itself, and sharing humorous interactions with co-star Ranveer Singh about the kiss that “shook” audiences. News Directory 3 is proud to present this exclusive interview. Learn about Dharmendra’s character, including the Devdas-like tragic elements. Explore what’s next for the Bollywood icon. Discover what’s next as he prepares to announce upcoming projects.
Dharmendra Reflects on His Role and Romance in ‘Rocky Aur Rani’
Updated June 14, 2025
Bollywood legend Dharmendra recently discussed his role in the 2023 film, ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii prem Kahaani,’ notably the kissing scene with Shabana azmi. He lauded the karan Johar-directed movie for its beautiful depiction of romance and the emotional depth of the scene.
The film, starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt as the titular Rocky and Rani, explores the cultural and personal differences between the two leads as they navigate living with each other’s families before considering marriage. This arrangement leads to both humorous and conflicting situations, highlighting the complexities of family dynamics.
Dharmendra described his on-screen kiss with Azmi as “aesthetic,” emphasizing that “ther is no age for romance.”
He also humorously recounted a conversation with Ranveer Singh: “Maine Ranveer ko bola, Ranveer, Rocky aur Rani ki prem kahani me, tune to bohot kisses ki hain, or meri ek hi kiss ne hila dala logo ko.”
Dharmendra added that his character in ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ had elements of Devdas, “the Devdas who wandered in alcohol, with no memory of anything…It’s tragic,and it was a good story.”
What’s next
Dharmendra is expected to announce future projects soon, continuing his long and storied career in Bollywood.