Karan Johar’s latest feature, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani has been giving quite a competition to Barbie and Oppenheimer – two films that released a week before the Bollywood film starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in leading roles. With a fun chemistry between the leading actors and great storytelling, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani has it all. Apart from the usual, something that also stands out is the older pairing in the film – Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi.&nbsp;

Not just their regular romance but a kissing scene has been catching everyone’s attention. There is a sequence in the film in which Dharmendra and Shabana come face-to-face after years and time stands still for both of them. A few seconds later, Dharmendra sings classic song “Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar” and then kisses Shabana. &nbsp;

Dharmendra has this to say on his kiss with Shabana Azmi

Talking about the scene after the release of the film, Dharmendra said, “I am hearing that Shabana and I have surprised the audience with the kissing scene, and at the same time they have even applauded it. I think people weren't expecting it and it came very suddenly which is why it created an impact. The last time I did a kissing scene was in Life In A Metro&nbsp;with Nafisa Ali and at that time too people had appreciated it."

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Dharmendra added, “When Karan [Johar] narrated the scene to us, I did not get excited. We [Shabana Azmi, Karan Johar and Dharmendra] understood it and I realised that it was something that the film required and wasn't forcefully put in and I said I will do it. Also, I believe there is no age for romance. Age is just a number and two people irrespective of age will show their love for each other by kissing. Shabana [Azmi] and I both did not feel any kind of awkwardness while doing it.”

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Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani released on July 28. It's been getting a good response at the box office.

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Karan Johar’s latest feature, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani has been giving quite a competition to Barbie and Oppenheimer – two films that released a week before the Bollywood film starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in leading roles.

Karan Johar’s latest feature, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani has been giving quite a competition to Barbie and Oppenheimer – two films that released a week before the Bollywood film starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in leading roles. With a fun chemistry between the leading actors and great storytelling, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani has it all. Apart from the usual, something that also stands out is the older pairing in the film – Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi. Not just their regular romance but a kissing scene has been catching everyone’s attention. There is a sequence in the film in which Dharmendra and Shabana come face-to-face after years and time stands still for both of them. A few seconds later, Dharmendra sings classic song “Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar” and then kisses Shabana. Dharmendra has this to say on his kiss with Shabana Azmi Talking about the scene after the release of the film, Dharmendra said, “I am hearing that Shabana and I have surprised the audience with the kissing scene, and at the same time they have even applauded it. I think people weren't expecting it and it came very suddenly which is why it created an impact. The last time I did a kissing scene was in Life In A Metro with Nafisa Ali and at that time too people had appreciated it." Also read: Akshay Kumar's OMG 2 gets 'A-Adults Only' certificate from CBFC Dharmendra added, “When Karan [Johar] narrated the scene to us, I did not get excited. We [Shabana Azmi, Karan Johar and Dharmendra] understood it and I realised that it was something that the film required and wasn't forcefully put in and I said I will do it. Also, I believe there is no age for romance. Age is just a number and two people irrespective of age will show their love for each other by kissing. Shabana [Azmi] and I both did not feel any kind of awkwardness while doing it.” Also read: Celina Jaitley schools Pak journo who accused her of sleeping with Feroz Khan and Fardeen Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani released on July 28. It's been getting a good response at the box office. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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After being admitted to the hospital for almost 12 days, actor Shabana Azmi was discharged on Saturday. The actor was admitted to the hospital after she met with a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/shabana-azmi-accident-fir-filed-against-her-driver-for-rash-driving-275211https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/shabana-azmi-accident-fir-filed-against-her-driver-for-rash-driving-275211">road accident</a> on the Mumbai-Pune expressway on January 18.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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After reaching home in good health and spirits, Azmi took to Twitter to share the information with her fans and loved ones. "Thank you all for your prayers and wishes for my recovery. Im back home now Thank you #Tina Ambani and Kokilaben Ambani hospital for the sterling care provided by the doctor's team and the nursing staff. I'm indebted and grateful," tweeted Azmi. 
 
The 69-year-old actor also shared a picture of herself along with the tweet sporting her evergreen smile. 
 
Earlier on January 18, the 'Makdee'&nbsp;actor was rushed to MGM Hospital after she met with the accident. Later the actor was shifted to Mumbai's Kokilaben Hospital. Her husband renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar escaped without any major injuries.&nbsp;

After being admitted to the hospital for almost 12 days, actor Shabana Azmi was discharged on Saturday. The actor was admitted to the hospital after she met with a road accident on the Mumbai-Pune expressway on January 18.

After being admitted to the hospital for almost 12 days, actor Shabana Azmi was discharged on Saturday. The actor was admitted to the hospital after she met with a road accident on the Mumbai-Pune expressway on January 18. Thank you all for your prayers and wishes for my https://t.co/A21IxD7Usd back home now Thank you #Tina Ambani and Kokilaben Ambani hospital for the sterling care provided by the doctors team and the nursing staff. Im indebted and grateful🙏 pic.twitter.com/6a1PWsGKnn — Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) February 1, 2020 × After reaching home in good health and spirits, Azmi took to Twitter to share the information with her fans and loved ones. "Thank you all for your prayers and wishes for my recovery. Im back home now Thank you #Tina Ambani and Kokilaben Ambani hospital for the sterling care provided by the doctor's team and the nursing staff. I'm indebted and grateful," tweeted Azmi. The 69-year-old actor also shared a picture of herself along with the tweet sporting her evergreen smile. Earlier on January 18, the 'Makdee' actor was rushed to MGM Hospital after she met with the accident. Later the actor was shifted to Mumbai's Kokilaben Hospital. Her husband renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar escaped without any major injuries.

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Veteran actor Javed Akhtar and his wife Shabana Azmi were among those who stepped out to participate in the celebration of democracy&nbsp;by casting their votes in Mumbai on Monday. 
 
Javed also criticised the people who continuously complain about the governments which failed to keep up with their promise. "We people are in the habit of complaining, be it any political party in power," he said. 
 
Throwing light on the importance of voting in India and how people are fortunate enough to vote, Javed told the media persons: "We have been levied with the responsibility of voting and trust me in entire Asia you see there are very few countries that are fortunate enough to vote". 
 
As for versatile actor Ranjeet, stepping out of the house to cast his vote was like a holy bathe in Prayagraj. "As I was stepping out of my house to come here, I felt like I was going for a bath in Prayagraj," he said. 
 
Using their star power, celebrities continued to urge their fans to exercise their right to vote and chose the deserving candidate. "It's important for the country to get developed and to do so only the right kind of government should be in power. We should be proud of ourselves that we as citizens have the responsibility to bring that government in power," said Pankaj Udhas, 'Chitthi Aayee Hai' singer while talking to ANI. 
 
Elections began in 288 Assembly constituencies of Maharashtra at 7 am today and will continue till 6 pm. The counting of votes will be held on October 24. In Mumbai, 9,894 polling stations have been set up at 1,537 locations for voting. 36 out of 288 seats come&nbsp;in the city of Mumbai where 334 candidates are in the fray. The city has 97.72 lakh registered voters.

Veteran actor Javed Akhtar and his wife Shabana Azmi were among those who stepped out to participate in the celebration of democracy by casting their votes in Mumbai on Monday.

Veteran actor Javed Akhtar and his wife Shabana Azmi were among those who stepped out to participate in the celebration of democracy by casting their votes in Mumbai on Monday. Javed also criticised the people who continuously complain about the governments which failed to keep up with their promise. "We people are in the habit of complaining, be it any political party in power," he said. Throwing light on the importance of voting in India and how people are fortunate enough to vote, Javed told the media persons: "We have been levied with the responsibility of voting and trust me in entire Asia you see there are very few countries that are fortunate enough to vote". As for versatile actor Ranjeet, stepping out of the house to cast his vote was like a holy bathe in Prayagraj. "As I was stepping out of my house to come here, I felt like I was going for a bath in Prayagraj," he said. Using their star power, celebrities continued to urge their fans to exercise their right to vote and chose the deserving candidate. "It's important for the country to get developed and to do so only the right kind of government should be in power. We should be proud of ourselves that we as citizens have the responsibility to bring that government in power," said Pankaj Udhas, 'Chitthi Aayee Hai' singer while talking to ANI. Elections began in 288 Assembly constituencies of Maharashtra at 7 am today and will continue till 6 pm. The counting of votes will be held on October 24. In Mumbai, 9,894 polling stations have been set up at 1,537 locations for voting. 36 out of 288 seats come in the city of Mumbai where 334 candidates are in the fray. The city has 97.72 lakh registered voters.

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Amitabh Bachchan went down the memory lane by reminiscing about his two most popular films `Amar Akbar Anthony` and `Bunty Aur Babli`.

The iconic film 'Amar Akbar Anthony' completed 42 years, while the adventure-comedy film 'Bunty aur Babli' completed 14 years today.&nbsp;

Marking their anniversary, Big B shared posters of both the movies on Twitter and wrote, "T 3177 - 42 years of Amar Akbar Anthony !!! and 14 years of Bunty aur Babli .. AAA ran for 25 weeks in 25 theatres in Mumbai alone .. !!!! AND B&amp;B .. `kajrare ..` still in our eyes"

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'Amar Akbar Anthony' became a landmark in the history of Indian Cinema by running for 25 weeks in 25 theatres alone in Mumbai.&nbsp;

Today, when the movie has completed 42 years, it is still counted among the cult films that every generation must watch! Helmed by Manmohan Desai, the legendary film released in 1977.

'Amar Akbar Anthony' featured the top actors of the time, namely Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Neetu Singh, and Parveen Babi.

On the other hand, 'Bunty Aur Babli' which featured Amitabh Bachchan in a distinctive role, hit theatres back in 2005.

The film was directed by Shaad Ali, which also starred Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji.&nbsp;Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also made a special appearance in the all-time hit song 'Kajra Re'.

The adventure-comedy went on to become a rage at that time and is still loved by everyone.&nbsp;

Amitabh Bachchan went down the memory lane by reminiscing about his two most popular films `Amar Akbar Anthony` and `Bunty Aur Babli`. The iconic film 'Amar Akbar Anthony' completed 42 years, while the adventure-comedy film 'Bunty aur Babli' completed 14 years today.

Amitabh Bachchan went down the memory lane by reminiscing about his two most popular films `Amar Akbar Anthony` and `Bunty Aur Babli`. The iconic film 'Amar Akbar Anthony' completed 42 years, while the adventure-comedy film 'Bunty aur Babli' completed 14 years today. Marking their anniversary, Big B shared posters of both the movies on Twitter and wrote, "T 3177 - 42 years of Amar Akbar Anthony !!! and 14 years of Bunty aur Babli .. AAA ran for 25 weeks in 25 theatres in Mumbai alone .. !!!! AND B&B .. `kajrare ..` still in our eyes" T 3177 - 42 years of Amar Akbar Anthony !!! and 14 years of Bunty aur Babli .. AAA ran for 25 weeks in 25 theatres in Mumbai alone .. !!!!🙏🙏 AND B&B .. 'kajrare ..' still in our 'eyes' ❤️🌹😌 pic.twitter.com/R2o0nBLmdV — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) May 27, 2019 × 'Amar Akbar Anthony' became a landmark in the history of Indian Cinema by running for 25 weeks in 25 theatres alone in Mumbai. Today, when the movie has completed 42 years, it is still counted among the cult films that every generation must watch! Helmed by Manmohan Desai, the legendary film released in 1977. 'Amar Akbar Anthony' featured the top actors of the time, namely Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Neetu Singh, and Parveen Babi. On the other hand, 'Bunty Aur Babli' which featured Amitabh Bachchan in a distinctive role, hit theatres back in 2005. The film was directed by Shaad Ali, which also starred Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also made a special appearance in the all-time hit song 'Kajra Re'. The adventure-comedy went on to become a rage at that time and is still loved by everyone.

Amitabh Bachchan reminisces film 'Amar Akbar Anthony' as it completes 42 years today

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