Rocky Aur Rani is one of those films which got everyone talking for all the right reasons. There were many scenes and dialogues in the film which challenged traditional narratives and provided food for thought. These remain etched in the memories of its loyal fans. One such scene was when Jamini (Shabana Azmi) and Kanwal (Dharmendra) meet after years. Time stands still as two estranged lovers meet again, and the song Abhi Na Jao Chhod Ke plays. The emotional moment is sealed with a kiss. The scene sparked discussions and controversies.
Shabana Azmi reacts to the kiss scene
Recently, Dharmendra reacted to the viral scene in his hilarious style, saying Ranveer Singh had a lot of kissing scenes in the film, but it was he who stole the show with that one kiss.
Shabana Azmi, during a chat with NDTV, laughed and reacted to the viral kiss saying, “Such a big thing, the central thing of the film is it? But then it tickles people, I guess. It was done with and over in a second. What was funny was all the reactions of the family, and then, actually, I think Jaya`s character fainting was the best.”
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The veteran actress added, “What my character Jamini says very clearly is that she realised she had made a mistake of sacrificing her love at a time when she felt it was her duty to. Those 7 days that she spent with Kanwal gave her a lifetime of memories and connected her. That`s because her character was sensitive, sensible, and educated. When she sees Rocky, she knows instinctively that he is the correct boy for Rani, and she does not want her granddaughter to miss out on the opportunity like she did.”
As for romance and the idea of love, the 74-year-old actress notes, “My idea of romance is not about being wooed with flowers and grand gestures. I understand that when you are younger, you have different expectations of romance. But at the end, it`s being in love, which is the most important thing, because then it makes you sail through the upheavals of life. It can help you navigate the path, sometimes together and sometimes separately. “
Karan Johar on making a film on Shabana Azmi and Dharmendra`s love story
Meanwhile, in a separate conversation with The Times of India, marking the two-year anniversary of the film, filmmaker Karan Johar also reacted to the viral scene. He said, тАЬThere is a separate love story there. I may one day make a film on their love story in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.тАЭ
Interestingly, Karan Johar returned to direction after a seven-year hiatus with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani in 2023, and it turned out to be a major commercial success of that year.