This Bollywood film had first on-screen liplock scene, longest kiss for 4 minutes, film was banned, then became…
92 years ago, this Bollywood film had shown first on-screen liplock, and it was a 4-minute long scene. The movie also faced a ban, but later become an iconic film in history of Bollywood.
Kissing scenes are often considered an element to entice the audience. A deep, passionate kiss always makes headlines. Today we will discuss the first Bollywood film that had a kissing scene. This film can be called a pioneer for taking such a bold initiative and giving the first on-screen kissing scene. Interestingly, the movie that introduced the on-screen kiss isn’t from the 2000s or 1990s, 1980s or 1970s. The first on-screen kiss happened 92 years ago, and the liplock moment was 4 minutes long.
Bollywood’s first movie to have on-screen liplock was…
Karma (1933), was the earliest film to introduce an on-screen kiss, and it was shot between Devika Rani and her husband Himanshu Rai. The movie was produced by Rai, and he offered Devika a female lead role as they were romantically involved. In the era of black-and-white films, Karma, and this steamy moment became a highlight and milestone for Bollywood.
Karma was banned?
As per the media reports, Devika Rani’s Karma was banned in India after its 1933 release due to the controversy surrounding its four-minute kissing scene.
Watch the steamy scene here
What is Karma?
The story of Karma revolves around Devika Rani, a Maharani who defies her father and falls in love with a neighbouring prince, Himanshu Rai.
Karma box office collection
Karma was released in cinemas in 1933 and it was a flop in India but gained immense recognition overseas. As years passed the film gained an immense following among cinephiles.
