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Fawad just got grilled (again) about his no-kissing policy

Fawad just got grilled (again) about his no-kissing policy

It's still a firm no for an on-screen lip lock, but he's game for shirtless scenes
01 Jun, 2016

Nope, they just won't drop the subject.

Fawad Khan has extensively explained why he won't lock lips on screen, but the question keeps coming up. In an interview about masculinity in Bollywood with First Post, he took on a volley of questions about his decision to steer clear of intimate scenes.

"My core audience, not just in Pakistan but across the board, have always appreciated my old-world approach to romance on screen," he begins.

"I’m not offended when I see something on screen, but I feel there are a lot of lovely stories I would like to tell my audience and this fact of intimacy should not become an obstacle. For example in Kapoor & Sons I feel people have been able to appreciate my character because I don’t make them uncomfortable in their seats. Maybe they’re able to accept a lot of things because of that."

Fawad is confident that his no-kissing policy won't hamper his career. "If I do come across a script at this stage in my career where the director or producer feels it’s absolutely necessary to perform acts of physical intimacy on screen, I might just shy away from it. I may lose an opportunity but I know where I’m coming from," he says.

Ok, but what about scenes where he needs to be shirtless? He's game, but he needs time to prep.

"Ya, if a role requires it, then it will be cool. Matlab it will be nice to try everything. I am petrified about dancing, but I still would like to try it. My only request to producers is that please give me a heads up when you’re doing such things because I’m not as accustomed to coming and getting it right at the first go like other stars, so I’d like some more time to rehearse."

But he adds that he doesn't think a great bod is an actor's essential: "When it comes to taking off your shirt or making the six pack ab for a role, it’s nice but I also appreciate artistes like Leonardo DiCaprio who I think still carries a pot belly and yet has become one of the greatest sex icons not just in Hollywood but all over the world. So I feel it’s secondary, but if the role requires it, why not?"

Fawad Khan will be next seen in Karan Johar's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil along with Aishwarya Rai, Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma.

Comments

Sunil Jun 01, 2016 07:43pm
Kissing is not necessary in Bollywood films, but some moron directors think otherwise, that the film might get click. Sharukh Khan, Amitabh Bacchan, have refused to kiss on screen, and still big star today. When watching with the family, it is so embarrassing to watch kissing scenes, which is unnecessary.
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Deepali Jun 01, 2016 07:48pm
Keep it up Fawad!!... plz always maintain this policy...
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Abdulla Hussain Jun 01, 2016 07:53pm
"Fawad is confident that his no-kissing policy won't hamper his career: Never it won't get hurt in fact peoples will accept you more with your own policy. Here I must quote the all time champion cricketer refusing an add of liquor worth crores of rupees, he may not have earned those extra money but surely he won the hearts of crores of peoples around the world.
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Zack Khan-USA Jun 01, 2016 07:53pm
bravo!
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Zack Khan-USA Jun 01, 2016 07:54pm
Fawad, I know its going to be hard for you but keep trying, my wishes are prayers are with you. Proud of you!
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Deepali Jun 01, 2016 08:38pm
Keep it up Fawad!!!... plz always maintain this policy ...no matter how much people pressurize you do not give in...n Jeep doing meaningful work...
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Ahmed Jun 01, 2016 08:40pm
His body, His right.
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Gp65 Jun 01, 2016 08:53pm
But he has had a kissing scene in both Khubsoorat as well as Kapoor and Sons. What is he talking about?
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divergence Jun 01, 2016 09:24pm
Looks like Fawad Khan is booked in bollywood for the next 10-15 years, I don't know how many projects he will prefer doing in Pakistan
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Sajid Jun 01, 2016 09:27pm
Great! Its his choice. Just like people who agreed to kiss have a right to their choice. Neither should be judged or be ashamed.
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hasan Jun 01, 2016 10:06pm
Great job Fawad !!! Our female actors need to learn from you !!!!
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Khilari Jun 01, 2016 10:41pm
What's the fuss about, after all hygiene is also something!
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50 Shades of Khaki Jun 01, 2016 10:41pm
I don't understand the logic. So its fine to touch, hug etc a 'Na-Mehram' but not kiss. Hypocrisy anyone?
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Pakistani Jun 01, 2016 10:44pm
We are proud of you
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waleed KARACHI Jun 01, 2016 11:14pm
i would have made the most of it,if i had been in his place.
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Ali F. Jun 01, 2016 11:53pm
The real story is that his wife has not allowed him to do so.. otherwise he will have to go back to Pakistan and perform in low paid roles.
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divergence Jun 02, 2016 03:04am
@Ali F. he already told you in article, that he knows where he is coming from, now time will tell where he will go
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Azmeen Jun 02, 2016 05:18am
I like Fawad's respect for his root culture.
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sara Jun 02, 2016 08:17am
Fawad can ooze sexuality with just a tilt of his head, a slight smile and a piercing sustained look with those expressive intense eyes . remember "Hamsafar" ? !
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Nomi Jun 02, 2016 08:56am
Fawad is a genuine human being, what he says reflects his inner side.
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My Name Jun 02, 2016 09:49am
A liplock involves interaction of 80 million germs. However, emotions and science don't compute!
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Hassan Jun 02, 2016 10:27am
What a grounded man! Absolutely love him
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Valiya Jun 02, 2016 10:35am
@Zack Khan-USA What proud ,for earning money and fame using arch rivals facility,
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abid Jun 02, 2016 10:49am
He can not give a single hit on his own.
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maha Jun 02, 2016 11:12am
@Gp65 body double was used for both the films in his place
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Seemi Jun 02, 2016 01:24pm
Fawad is so handsome that no one can refuse a movie to him
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Arafat Jun 02, 2016 03:15pm
How strange! This has news that male actor followed no kiss policy....is any female actor following same policy?
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Deepali Jun 02, 2016 06:02pm
@Sunil directors are doing it because public is going n watching such movies ...even if people are not comfortable ...they do not criticize these things enough...(dont know why) ...
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