To kiss or not to kiss?( hiten mention)

Before the episode aired, what passed off as intimacy between couples on Indian television was an embrace, a peck on the cheek, or even two flowers entwining into a obstruction of the real picture.

The episode last week was 30 minutes of a couple getting to know each other's erogenous zones better. They cavorted on the bed, locked hands, and even lips as the duo consummated their marriage on-screen. Shot aesthetically, the episode is a coming of age for television and something which you cannot watch with your 10 year old.

Ram and Priya decided to go the extra length for the show, but will other lead actors follow the same feat and kiss on screen?

Sanaya Irani, who plays the female lead in 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon' says, "Personally, I will not kiss on screen. I don't know may be years later I might change my mind but as of now, it is an absolute no-no."

Gurmeet Choudhary, who is currently seen in Zee TV's 'Punar Vivah' says, "Frankly speaking, I have not seen the consummation episode of 'Bade Achhe...'but I know people are talking about it. I am no one to judge whether someone should kiss or not. Personally, I have not thought about it. If someday I am asked to kiss on screen, I will think at that point of time."

Hiten Tejwani of Balaji's 'Pavitra Rishta' argues, "It is not about two artists kissing each other just for the sake of it. There should be a logic and proper justification behind it. If I feel that a kiss is necessary for the betterment of my show, I will do it. After all, I am an actor. But there is always a limit which should never be crossed."😲😲

Aishwarya Sakhuja of Saas Bina Sasural on Sony Entertainment Television is pretty sorted when it comes to smooching on the screen. "I am comfortable kissing. There's no harm in it. But on TV, I will do it only if the show is being aired in an adult or late night slot. On prime time, I will not kiss as people of different age groups will get exposed to it. And for movies, I am all cool to kiss," stated Aishwarya.

Samir Soni of 'Parichay' which airs on Colors, straightforwardly threw a "no" to kissing on the screen."I am not stating what they did on 'Bade Achhe...' is right or wrong. It's a matter of personal choice. But I am not comfortable doing it. My show 'Parichay' airs at 9.30 pm wherein parents, children watch it. I don't want to do something that will embarrass them. It's just a personal preference and to each his own," Sameer opined.