‘Na Shakal Hai Na Surat Hai’: Annu Kapoor Reacts to Priyanka Chopra Refusing To Kiss Him in ‘7 Khoon Maaf’ (Watch Video)
In a recent interview, Annu Kapoor addressed the controversy that erupted after Priyanka Chopra refused to kiss him on-screen during Vishal Bhardwaj's 2011 film, '7 Khoon Maaf'.
Priyanka Chopra's performance in Vishal Bhardwaj's 2011 film, 7 Khoon Maaf, is considered one of her career bests. Alongside PeeCee, the black comedy film also featured Naseeruddin Shah, Irrfan Khan, Annu Kapoor and Neil Nitin Mukesh, among others, in key roles. The movie featured some sensual scenes between Priyanka Chopra and Annu Kapoor which the actress wasn't comfortable doing. After almost 15 years after the film's release. Annu Kapoor opened up regarding it in an interview. ‘Citadel Honey Bunny’: Varun Dhawan Plays Priyanka Chopra’s Father in Prequel to ‘Citadel’, Actor Shares Post Confirming the Series’ Plot.
In an interview with ANI, Annu Kapoor revealed that Priyanka Chopra expressed discomfort while filming certain scenes, prompting director Vishal Bhardwaj to discuss the situation with Kapoor, who suggested cutting the scene. However, Bhardwaj, with his artistic vision, insisted the scene was crucial for the film, so Kapoor and Chopra went ahead and completed it. Kapoor also joked and said that a crew member even praised him for his solo shot.
Annu Kapoor Reveals Priyanka Chopra Refused To Kiss Him in ‘7 Khoon Maaf’
Annu Kapoor Reacts to Rumours Following the Kiss Scene
Annu Kapoor also reflected on the rumours that followed after the movie's release and said that maybe PeeCee got uncomfortable because he did not fit into Bollywood's typical hero image. He said, "Mujhe to pata nahi usne kya kaha kya nahi kaha, lekin simple si baat hai ki agar market me charcha horahi hai, news ban rahi hai, to seedhi baat hai ki agar mai hero hota to Priyanka Chopra ko koi apatti nahi hoti. Hero ko chumne me kisiko apatti nahi hoti. Wo to mai hoon, na shakal hai na surat hai na personality, islie problem hai." (If the thing became such a big talking point among fans and media, then it is obvious that if I were a hero, she might have agreed to do the scene as an actress doesn't hesitate to kiss the film's hero. Maybe I lack the looks and personality for the same). Annu Kapoor Shares Hilarious Anecdote About Javed Akhtar’s Tipsy Wedding to Shabana Azmi, Says ‘He Was Drunk’ (Watch Video).
7 Khoon Maaf follows the real-life story of Susanna Anna-Marie Johannes, a rich Anglo-Indian woman who mercilessly murders six of her lovers in her pursuit of extreme love.
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