Not all Bollywood actors are comfortable enacting intimate scenes on screen. Several stars have spoken openly about maintaining a no-kissing policy throughout their careers. Their decisions are shaped by personal values, family-oriented choices, and professional boundaries.
Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha remained consistent
Salman Khan is one of the most popular actors to avoid kissing scenes. He has long preferred movies that the whole family can watch. In an interview with Rediff, Salman said, “No. I’m scared of horror movies,” before adding, “No sex yet, no horror yet.”
Sonakshi Sinha has also maintained a no-kiss clause in her contracts. In an interview with SCREEN in 2016, he said, “Obviously there are inhibitions. That’s why I don’t do it in my films.”
Tamannaah Bhatia he broke his rule for the right role
Tamannaah Bhatia followed a strict no kissing and no intimacy policy for almost 18 years. She chose to break that rule for Lust Stories 2, in which she starred Vijay Varma. Speaking to Film Companion, Tamannaah said, “I really wanted to work with Sujoy and I’m very happy that he thought of me for this part, especially because I haven’t done intimacy in my career or very little intimacy in my career. I was that audience member who would get awkward and say ‘main ye kabhiung karhi nahii nahii (main screen I will never do it). I will never kiss on screen).’“I was that person, it was an evolution for me to get out of that environment.”
Mrunal Thakur, Jannat Zubair and Asin also followed the rule
Mrunal Thakur has openly admitted that he is uncomfortable with kissing scenes and has given him a few options to stay true to his preferences. Jannat Zubair has stated that the no-kissing policy is a lifelong decision and he has made it clear that he intends to stick to it. Asin, who made her Bollywood debut opposite Aamir Khan in Ghajini, has maintained this boundary throughout her acting career.
Shilpa Shetty He has selected family-friendly content
Shilpa Shetty has consistently avoided kissing scenes and has said that she prefers to work on projects that are suitable for her children.In an interview with Hindustan Times, he said, “OTT also allows a lot to happen because it’s a very smooth platform. However, my priority in my professional career is that I still want my children to be able to watch the content I’m doing. I always do family-oriented things. I’m one of those few artists who is very specific, and there’s nothing I can’t do, what I can’t do and what I’m comfortable with.”“
