Overview

• Shabana Azmi described her on-screen kiss with Dharmendra as “done with and over in a second” and said it captured her character’s poignant reunion.
• Dharmendra has said his solitary on-screen kiss stood out even with multiple romantic scenes in the film.
• Cast and crew emphasize the moment’s emotional significance over its viral notoriety.
• Karan Johar is developing a standalone film to explore Jamini and Kanwal’s love story.
• Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani marked Johar’s return to direction after seven years and became one of 2023’s biggest box-office successes.