Annu Kapoor recently opened up about his experience working with Priyanka Chopra in 7 Khoon Maaf. Back in 2011, rumors circulated that the actress had refused to kiss him during filming. Reflecting on the incident now, Kapoor remarked that she likely wouldn’t have hesitated if he had been the film’s hero, adding that his appearance and lack of the ‘hero’ persona might have been the reason for the discomfort.

During an interview with ANI, Annu Kapoor reflected on an incident from the filming of 7 Khoon Maaf. His character, Inspector Keemat Lal, was part of an intimate scene with Priyanka Chopra. When Vishal Bhardwaj mentioned that Priyanka felt uneasy about it, Kapoor suggested cutting the scene.

However, Vishal Bhardwaj insisted the scene needed to be filmed, so Kapoor completed it and even delivered a solo shot that earned praise from the crew. Despite this, rumors quickly spread that Priyanka had refused to kiss him. Reflecting on the situation, Annu noted that if he had been the leading man, there likely wouldn’t have been an issue. 

He said, “The simple thing is, if I were a hero, Priyanka Chopra wouldn’t have had any problem. She doesn’t have any problem kissing a hero. Then there is me. I don’t have a face. I don’t have a personality. That’s why there’s a problem.”

In Vishal Bhardwaj’s dark comedy 7 Khoon Maaf, based on Ruskin Bond’s short story Susanne’s Seven Husbands, Priyanka Chopra takes on the role of Susanna Anna-Marie Johannes, an Anglo-Indian woman with a tumultuous love life. Annu Kapoor plays Kimmat Lal, an inspector and one of her husbands in this twisted tale of love and betrayal.

On the work front, Annu Kapoor is a true multi-talent, having made his mark as an actor, singer, director, producer, radio jockey, and television host. His versatility shines in cinema, with memorable roles in films like Hum, Ek Ruka Hua Faisla, Ram Lakhan, Chaal, Hum Kisise Kum Nahin, Aitraaz, Dream Girl, Dream Girl 2, Jolly LLB 2, and many more, solidifying his place as one of the most dynamic performers in the industry.

Priyanka Chopra has an exciting slate of upcoming projects, including the films The Bluff and Heads of State. Alongside these, she’s also immersed in the production of the much-anticipated second season of her hit series Citadel, keeping her schedule packed with thrilling ventures.

Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of death.

Lynda Obst, the Hollywood producer of great pictures like Sleepless in Seattle, Flashdance, and Adventures in Babysitting, died in Los Angeles at the age of 74. Obst’s career was centered on her pioneering endeavors to advance women in the film industry, particularly at a time when female film producers were an oddity. 

As per Variety, Rick Rosen, her brother and a partner of WME, expressed pride in her successes, regarding her as a trailblazer of females in Hollywood who takes photo of her dedication to career and family.

Earlier in the year, however, Obst had revealed that she had been suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases for some time as per The Hollywood Reporter. 

Obst’s most recent works include the production and executive production of television series such as The Hot Zone, Good Girls Revolt, Hot in Cleveland and Helix. Her last feature film credit was for Interstellar (2014), directed by Christopher Nolan. Over the course of her career, she also produced hits like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Bad Girls and The Fisher King.

She began her journey by editing a book entitled The Sixties, which was subsequently turned into a mini-series, and worked as an editor for the New York Times Magazine. After moving to Los Angeles, Obst managed to land a development position with Peter Guber at Casablanca Records and Film Works, where she was involved in the development of the script for Flashdance, her first production credit.