Talking about kissing or intimate moments in movies usually leads to some kind of controversy. These days with OTT platforms everywhere, no one bats an eye at filming them. But go back in time, and these scenes were seen as off-limits.
A Shocking Scene from 55 Years Ago
Let me tell you about this infamous 5-minute kissing scene from a film shot 55 years back. The actor just went for it without telling the actress. Stick around to find out who these two stars were.
Old Bollywood’s Take on Romance
In classic Hindi cinema, romantic close-ups meant flowers or swans popping in. Still, a few bold films dared to show actual kisses. One of them was Anjana Safar.
Rekha and Biswajit Lead the Cast
The movie starred actress Rekha and actor Biswajit Chatterjee in key roles. Shot over half a century ago, it pushed boundaries.
No Rehearsal, Straight to Action
Normally, scenes get rehearsed first. Not this one. Film journalist Yasser Usman covers it in his book Rekha: The Untold Story.
What Happened on Set
Director Raja Navathe yelled action, and Biswajit started kissing Rekha on the lips right away. He kept going for a full 5 minutes until the director finally said cut. Rekha burst into tears afterward.
Zero Prep for the Kiss
Word is, Rekha had no heads-up or planning about this kiss. That’s why this lip-lock between her and Biswajit still ranks among Bollywood’s most talked-about controversial scenes.
Film Stuck in Censorship Hell
Anjana Safar sat with the censor board for 10 whole years before getting cleared. They changed the title and finally released it.
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