Devika Rani was the boldest actress of Bollywood. When the film production in India was in the initial stage, then he had made headlines all over the world by giving the scene of Kiss on the screen. His contribution to the Indian film industry is considered very important.
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Devika Rani She is said to be the first star actress of Bollywood. He has many titles to his credit, and among those titles is one – Tallest on Screen Kiss i.e kiss, All the films of Devika Rani and all the achievements of Bombay Talkies on one hand and alleged the longest What Let’s talk about the other side. This is the grand entry of Devika Rani in the film industry. Kiss happened with After which he caught the attention of filmmakers and audiences not only in India but across the world.
Devika Rani that the alleged longest kiss The name of the movie is – Karma Which was released only in the year 1933. Think Karma Made when the first talkie film in India just two years ago Alam Ara (1931) Was released, which was considered a new revolution in filmmaking. It is understandable what a period it must have been, but when we Karma If we see, the character of Devika Rani in that film seems very modern and bold.
There was no aversion to giving bold scenes
Devika Rani was an actress of that era when girls from decent families did not step forward to play female characters in films. But Devika Rani broke all the shackles and created a new record. She belonged to the family of Rabindranath Tagore. His education was done in London. Growing up in a western environment, Devika’s personality was a bit different from the typical traditional Indian woman. During his studies in London, he met Himanshu Roy, whom he married in 1929. With the consent of both, she could give bold scenes on the screen.
The controversial kissing scene in the movie ‘Karma’
Karma The film has indeed been a buzz for many reasons. Among them, Devika Rani’s kissing scene with Himanshu Roy is the most controversial. For years, it was publicized that the two stars had a kissing scene of about four minutes in that film. It was also explained that neither before nor after that, which scene of that length of time was shot in any film. But the truth is something else.
It is necessary to reveal the ‘longest kiss’
That film of Devika Rani and Himanshu Roy youtube Available on. Wikipedia That film has also been uploaded on K’s page. Anyone can watch that movie. Yes, there is no doubt that kissing scenes have appeared repeatedly in that film. There is no use of symbols. They are also a bit gross. Those kissing scenes are of such a kind that could not be shown even in the films of the sixties and seventies. While it was a 1933 film, those kisses on screen would certainly be called bold.
what is the truth of the four minute kissing scene
In fact, the four-minute longest kiss that is being talked about is nowhere in the film. It may be that some film critic or the film’s publicity system has called the duration of the kissing scene shown in the entire film as four minutes, and when it went on from tongue to tongue, then four minutes was called the longest kissing scene.
Now coming to the real point. Go to the last part of the movie. Watch the scene about ten minutes before The End. Here Devika Rani is repeatedly kissing Himanshu Roy lying on the bed. Seeing this scene, confusion arises that maybe it is a romantic scene. But no. This is not a romantic scene. Himanshu Roy has been bitten by a snake. He is unconscious. And Devika Rani is crying seeing her condition. Kisses Himanshu’s lips again and again. His hugs are bound. Prays for his survival. This scene lasts for about two minutes.
At last, with the help of a snake charmer, the snake comes again and withdraws the poison from Himanshu’s body, then Himanshu’s eyes open. After this Devika Rani becomes happy. So it can be understood that what is the truth of that alleged long kissing scene? Neither it is of four minutes nor it is a romantic kissing scene. In fact, it is the separation pain of a girlfriend for her fainted lover, but for years people keep enjoying by discussing it.
However, it is certain that in the era of 1933, such a kissing scene would in itself be considered a prime example of very bold acting and filming. This boldness should always be appreciated. But that alleged longest kiss scene continued to be publicized in a wrong way.
Now know this also about the film ‘Karma’
This film was made in two languages. In this, Devika Rani has become a princess who falls in love with a neighboring prince. It was directed by JL Freer Hunt. The film was made in collaboration with India, Germany and Britain. In this, Ernst Broadhurst of Germany gave music.
Karma Made with an international audience in mind. The film was shot in India only. But the post-production took place in London. It also premiered in London. The film and Devika Rani’s character was highly appreciated in Britain but the film could not run in India. Stayed in headlines only for the kissing scene. Today also.
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