The legendary Dharmendra recently revisited one of the most talked-about moments from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani—his unexpected on-screen kiss with Shabana Azmi. While the film made headlines for its fresh pairing of Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, it was Dharmendra’s single romantic scene that stole the spotlight.

In a series of candid interviews, the veteran actor opened up about the scene's impact, the audience's reaction, and the good-natured teasing he shared with co-star Ranveer Singh.In a recent chat with ANI, Dharmendra opened up about his much-discussed kiss with Shabana Azmi in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, calling the moment “aesthetic” and emphasizing that romance has no age limit. Sharing a light-hearted anecdote, he recalled telling Ranveer Singh, “You had so many kisses in the film, but my one kiss stole all the attention!”The veteran actor also drew a comparison between his role in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani and Shah Rukh Khan’s portrayal of Devdas.

He described his character as a tragic figure—lost in alcohol, with fading memories—much like Devdas, calling it a powerful and emotional storyline.In an earlier interview with News18, Dharmendra reflected on the buzz surrounding his kissing scene with Shabana Azmi in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. He shared that the audience was both surprised and appreciative, largely because of the unexpected timing of the moment.

While he wasn’t initially excited when the scene was narrated, he understood its importance in the story. Dharmendra added that both he and Shabana were entirely comfortable while filming it.Meanwhile, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani explores the complexities of love between two individuals from contrasting cultural backgrounds. Starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in lead roles, the 2023 Karan Johar directorial is a vibrant mix of romance, comedy, drama, and heartfelt emotion.Apart from Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani features a stellar ensemble cast including Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Dharmendra, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Churni Ganguly, and Anjali Anand.