The first kissing scene in Indian cinema, often considered Bollywood's first "real" kiss, was between Devika Rani and Himanshu Rai in the 1933 film Karma.
Here's a breakdown:
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The Film: Karma, released in 1933, was produced by Bombay Talkies, a studio co-founded by Devika Rani and Himanshu Rai.
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The Scene: The film featured a lengthy kissing scene between the lead actors, who were also the studio's founders.
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Significance: This scene was considered quite bold for its time in Indian cinema, which was often very conservative.
Therefore, Devika Rani and Himanshu Rai share the distinction of being involved in what is widely regarded as Bollywood's first on-screen kiss.