Karan Johar’s directorial venture, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, starred Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh as the leads. The 2023 film is cherished for discussing issues like sexism, patriarchy, and more against the backdrop of a love story. The film also starred veterans like Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, and Shabana Azmi in crucial roles. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani actress Sheeba recently recounted being approached for a kissing scene with Dharmendra and how she took her husband’s permission for the sequence. 

During the latest interview with ABP Entertainment Live, Sheeba reminisced how she was approached to play her part in Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh’s film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.

“I think Karan randomly saw me and said, ‘Wow, this is a good option’, but they got a bit scared because unhone mujhe approach kiya ke Dharamji ke sath kiss hoga…(The makers approached me to perform a kissing scene with Dharmendra)” Sheeba said.

The actress continued telling the Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani makers that she would update them after discussing the role with her husband, filmmaker Akashdeep Sabir. 

Sheeba nodded for the role after her husband Akashdeep encouraged her to play the character in Karan Johar’s directorial. Quoting her hubby, the actress shared that he told her it is a “fun little thing” and won’t look ugly or something that the audience can’t watch with kids.

Sheeba further revealed that while the kiss didn’t happen, Dharmendra gave her a “sweet little peck” on her cheek. She called her scene a “cute guest appearance” in the 2023 film.

The senior actress also praised legendary actor Dharmendra as a gentleman. She added that he is quite sweet and has amazing energy.

Sheeba has worked with Salman Khan in his 1992 film, Suryavanshi. Her other movies include Kaalia (1997), Pyar Ka Rog (1994), and Hum Hain Kamaal Ke (1993). 

In Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Ranveer Singh essayed the role of Rocky Randhawa who belongs to the Punjabi household. Alia Bhatt was cast as Rani Chatterjee, a Bengali news anchor. Dharmendra played the role of Rocky’s grandfather in the 2023 film. Shabana was Rani’s grandmother in Johar’s directorial.

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Liam Payne, who succumbed to his injuries after falling off the balcony, had some memorable interactions in his life as a part of the One Direction band, as well as when the singer set out on his solo career.

As the fans mourn the death of the 31-year-old, look back at when Payne met with the members of the British royal family, which included his interactions with the late Queen Elizabeth, Prince William, Prince Harry, and Princess Kate. 

The former boy band member met with the Prince and Princess of Wales for the first time when he was still a member of the band in 2014 at the Royal Variety Performances event, when Middleton was pregnant with her second child, Princess Charlotte. Other members of One Direction, too, joined Payne in his interactions. 

Previously, One Direction was invited to perform at Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding in 2011, alongside other celebrities such as Demi Lovato and Ed Sheeran, amongst others.