Last updated – May 1, 2024, 11:10 IST
From Mrunal Thakur to Priyanka Chopra: Celebrities who lost movie roles because they refused to shoot intimate scenes
Whether it's Hollywood or Bollywood, there are celebrities who are at a crossroads, faced with the choice of sacrificing their values for a coveted movie role. While some celebrities succumb to pressure, others stand by their beliefs. Mrunal Thakur in his latest interview revealed that she missed out on film roles because she refused to get intimate on screen. She's not alone. From Priyanka Chopra to Neal McDonough, take a look at other actors who stuck to their beliefs, even if it meant saying goodbye to his potential career opportunities.
Mrunal Thakur
Mrunal Thakur made headlines after revealing that he passed up roles in films because his parents were worried about him filming kissing scenes and being intimate in front of the cameras. She candidly revealed that her own hesitation and her parents' disapproval were major factors influencing her decision. Eventually, Mrunal asked her parents, “How long can you say no?”
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priyanka chopra
In the early stages of her career, Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra encountered many hurdles while carving her own path in the film industry. Priyanka's mother Madhu Chopra reflected on those early struggles and shed light on the challenges she faced as a newcomer to the industry. In her interview, she revealed that Priyanka lost many roles due to her principled stance in shooting certain scenes that she deemed “unsuitable”. The actress once even walked out of a movie after the director insisted she show her underwear in a movie because she thought no one would watch her if she didn't watch the movie. she revealed.
rachel bilson
Hollywood star Rachel Bilson, who was one of the most popular actresses, felt her film career gradually declined because of her stance on “no nudity” and “no explicit scenes.” Ta. In her bold statement made during her interview with Playboy, Bilson emphasized her belief that she can achieve cinematic glamor without resorting to explicit content. Despite facing setbacks in her career, the actress stuck to her determination.
sonakshi sinha
Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha has been vocal about her opposition to having intimate scenes filmed on screen, with clauses clearly written into her contract stating “no kissing'' and “no bikini scenes.'' In an interview with Mumbai Mirror, the actress said that the directors were aware of her concerns about filming such scenes. She also revealed that she has no hesitation in handing over her role to another actress. She said, “If the director wants such a work, she is open to casting other actresses.''
neil mcdonough
In the case of actor Neal McDonough, he was fired from his role because he refused to come to terms with his leading lady. The actor, who has been vocal about not filming intimate scenes out of respect for his marriage, has revealed that not only has he lost his role, but he has also been fired from a prominent TV series. He was even said to have been “blacklisted” in Hollywood for years because the actor reportedly sticks to his principles and doesn't kiss anyone but his wife.