The 1933 film Karma has long been written about as the film with Bollywood's first-ever and longest kiss.

She was none other than Devika Rani, who became the first actress to feature in a full-on kissing scene on-screen. This scene filmed nearly 92 years ago, was a turning point in Indian cinema.

Hindi cinema has a history of over 100 years, and during this time, Bollywood has seen significant changes. One of the major shifts has been the open portrayal of hot and kissing scenes in films.

Notably, the state Tourism Department has proposed to develop Devika Rani and Roerich Estate as an eco-tourism and cultural hub with a budget of Rs 99 Crore. Under the project, the department will ...