Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani's Sheeba Says Her Husband Encouraged Her To Kiss Dharmendra: 'Fun Little Thing'

Karan Johar’s hit Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani starred Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh in lead roles and became a fan-favourite in 2023 for addressing issues like sexism and patriarchy within the framework of a love story. The film also boasted a star-studded cast, including Bollywood legends Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi.

In a recent chat, actress Sheeba, who starred in the film, shared an interesting behind-the-scenes moment. She revealed how she was approached for a kissing scene with Dharmendra and how she hilariously asked her husband for permission before agreeing!

During the latest interview with ABP Entertainment Live, the actress recalled how she landed the film. She said, “I think Karan randomly saw me and said, ‘Wow, this is a good option’, but they got a bit scared because unhone mujhe approach kiya ke Dharamji ke sath kiss hoga…(The makers approached me to perform a kissing scene with Dharmendra).”

The actress mentioned that she told the Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani team she would update them after talking to her husband, filmmaker Akashdeep Sabir. She decided to take the role after Akashdeep encouraged her, saying it was a “fun little thing” and reassured her that it wouldn’t come off as inappropriate or uncomfortable for families to watch.

Sheeba mentioned that while the kiss didn’t happen, Dharmendra gave her a “sweet little peck” on the cheek. She referred to her role as a “cute guest appearance” in the 2023 film.

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, directed by Karan Johar, is a romantic comedy-drama that released on July 28, 2023. The film features an impressive cast, including Alia Bhatt as Rani Chatterji and Ranveer Singh as Rocky Randhawa. Also starring are legends like Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, and Shabana Azmi, marking a significant return for Bachchan after a decade​. The story revolves around Rocky and Rani, whose love story unfolds amidst the complexities of family dynamics. The film explored themes of love, the intricacies of relationships, and the beauty of both perfect and imperfect families​.