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Veteran actor Biswajeet says his 1969 on-screen kiss with Rekha was consensual
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 07:07 AM
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Biswajeet responded to media queries, stating that the kiss he shared with Rekha in a 1969 movie was consensual and “nothing special.”
Veteran Bollywood actor Biswajeet addressed recent questions about a on‑screen kiss with actress Rekha in a 1969 film, denying any allegation of non‑consent. He told The Indian Express that the scene was performed with mutual agreement and that “kissing is nothing.”
He emphasized that the norms of the late 1960s film industry required actors to discuss such intimate sequences beforehand, and he and Rekha had done so.
The remark comes amid a broader public debate on consent in historic cinema, with several older films being re‑examined under contemporary standards.
Biswajeet’s clarification does not name the specific title of the movie, but he reiterated that the moment was a routine part of the narrative and not a cause for controversy.
Industry observers note that the actor’s statement reflects a growing willingness of senior artists to address past practices openly.
He emphasized that the norms of the late 1960s film industry required actors to discuss such intimate sequences beforehand, and he and Rekha had done so.
The remark comes amid a broader public debate on consent in historic cinema, with several older films being re‑examined under contemporary standards.
Biswajeet’s clarification does not name the specific title of the movie, but he reiterated that the moment was a routine part of the narrative and not a cause for controversy.
Industry observers note that the actor’s statement reflects a growing willingness of senior artists to address past practices openly.