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The iconic Kapoor family of Bollywood has given some legendary actors to Indian cinema. From Prithviraj Kapoor to Raj Kapoor to Shammi Kapoor, there are many celebrated actors from the family. During his five-decade career, Shashi Kapoor has given several hits. Today, we will discuss a cult classic of Shashi Kapoor which stunned everyone. The movie featured some bold scenes, which left the audience jaw-dropped. The movie was released in the 1970s when intimate and bold scenes in theatre halls used to be considered taboo.

Yes, this film had close intimate scenes which did not go well with the audience. Not just that, the movie was banned by the censor board. If you are wondering which movie of Shashi Kapoor it was — it was Siddhartha. The movie was inspired by the novel of the same name.

Directed by Conrad Rooks, the movie featured Shashi Kapoor and Simi Garewal in lead roles. Fans were stunned to see the chemistry between Simi and Shashi Kapoor. Some even went on to say that the film had some obscene scenes which did not sit well. Many such scenes were shot in this film which were objected to a lot in that era.

Even before the release of the film, it was surrounded by controversies. At a time when bold scenes were considered a big deal, Shashi Kapoor and Simi’s film had sensual kissing scenes. Not just that, the movie also had a nude scene of Simi Garewal which raised eyebrows and a massive controversy embroiled. The censor board banned Shashi Kapoor’s film due to the kissing scenes.

Simi Garewal herself, while talking about this film in her interview, said that she was so nervous due to that scene that she was not able to shoot it. During that time, Shashi ji told her in a very romantic way, “Don’t be shy Simi, you are very beautiful…”

 

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