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Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Ranveer and Deepika's Ram Leela Holi Kiss: 'It Was Love, Not Lust'
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Ram-Leela's Viral Holi Kiss: 'It Was Love, Not Lust'
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02-03-2026, 20:47
Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Ram-Leela's Viral Holi Kiss: 'It Was Love, Not Lust'
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali clarified the intent behind the viral Holi kissing scene in 'Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela'.
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He stated that the kiss between Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone was an expression of love and 'poetry in motion', not vulgarity.
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The director emphasized exploring sensuality, not sexuality, in the 2013 film's controversial yet iconic moment.
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Bhansali explained the kiss was an organic extension of Ram and Leela's 'aggressive and violent love', breaking societal constraints.
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The on-screen chemistry of Ranveer and Deepika, who later married, added authenticity to the scene, symbolizing love beyond social boundaries.
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