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Dharmendra Calls His Kiss With Shabana Azmi ‘Aesthetic’ and Says There’s No Age for Romance

He described the moment as a key emotional beat for his Devdas-like character rather than a stunt

Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
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Overview

  • Dharmendra said the scene was crafted to deepen his character’s emotional journey instead of serving as a shock tactic
  • He joked that while Ranveer Singh had numerous on-screen kisses, his single kiss “shook everyone”
  • The veteran actor likened his role’s trajectory to a tragic Devdas-style figure and underscored the scene’s narrative importance
  • Reflecting on his enduring career, Dharmendra confessed he “can’t live without the camera,” highlighting his passion for performance
  • Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, directed by Karan Johar and released in 2023, stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt with supporting roles by Shabana Azmi, Jaya Bachchan, Tota Roy Chowdhury and Dharmendra