Article: No kissing for TV actors!

Shreyashi Srivastava, TNN 18 September 2009, 12:00am IST

The furore over Sach Ka Saamna had just settled when another controversy erupted in tellyland.

A Balaji audition held asked aspirants to dress minimally and kiss! There may have been outrage, but no official complaint has been filed, says Dharmesh Tiwari, President, Cine and Television Artists' Association (CINTAA). Hence there will be no action. Censor Board member Nandini Sardesai, who feels strongly about the issue, says, "I find it in poor taste. Kissing passionately can hardly be the yardstick for judging acting skills. It is very demeaning to both males and females. It is very derogatory to the human spirit." But what do actors from tellyland have to say? Well, while some preferred not to comment, a few others adopted the diplomatic route and of course a handful spoke their mind...

Harsh ChAaya:

At first glance, it does seem perverse. But personally, it is your choice. If you don't like it, then you don't have to do it.

Without knowing the complete truth, I would not like to comment on it.



Aman Verma:

In our country, showing sex on television is taboo, but you can show violence and hatred. Maybe the producers wanted to see how far you would go.

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Achint Kaur :

The most important thing is what the subject is all about. Also, if the actor is new, then maybe the producers wanted to see how comfortable the actor is doing certain things.

I dont think there should be kissing in auditions. That's terrible but I am all game for on screen kissing between lovers afterall that's what real life lovers do😆