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7 Khoon Maaf Controversy: When Priyanka Chopra flatly refused to do an intimate scene with Annu Kapoor, the actor expressed his pain.
Samira Vishwas | April 26, 2026 5:24 PM CST

News India Live, Digital Desk: Bollywood’s ‘Desi Girl’ Priyanka Chopra has made her mark at the global level today, but in her career journey, there were some films which remained in the headlines due to controversies. Vishal Bhardwaj’s film ‘7 Khoon Maaf’ was one such film. Recently, an old incident to this film has once again come into discussion, in which a dispute between Priyanka Chopra and veteran actor Annu Kapoor is mentioned. It is reported that Priyanka had refused to shoot a special ‘intimate scene’ with Annu Kapoor, about which the actor has given his reaction after years.

Annu Kapoor reveals: ‘Maybe he didn’t like me’ In the film, Priyanka Chopra played the character of ‘Suzanne’, a woman who had seven husbands, one of whom was Annu Kapoor. In a recent interview, Annu Kapoor recalled that period and said that there was a scene in the film with which Priyanka was not comfortable. According to Annu Kapoor, “Priyanka had refused to do an intimate scene with me. Perhaps she did not like my face or she was uncomfortable for some other reason.” He also jokingly said that if he had been a young superstar, perhaps Priyanka would not have objected.

Tension had increased on the set, Priyanka gave clarification At that time when this news came in the media, Priyanka Chopra had given a strong reaction to it. Priyanka had clarified that the reason behind her refusal was not any personal likes or dislikes, but the demands of the script and her own ‘comfort line’. Priyanka had said in her then statements that she likes to work within her limitations and has no personal feelings against any actor. However, Annu Kapoor’s statements had created a lot of uproar even at that time.

Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘7 Khoon Maaf’: A dark masterpiece The film ‘7 Khoon Maaf’ was based on Ruskin Bond’s story ‘Suzanne Seven Husbands’. Big stars like Irrfan Khan, John Abraham, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Naseeruddin Shah played the roles of Priyanka’s husbands in the film. The film was praised for its dark theme and Priyanka’s acting, but the controversy involving Annu Kapoor remained a part of gossip columns long after the film’s release.

Why did this matter come into discussion again after years? In the age of social media, old interviews and clips often go viral. This frank statement of Annu Kapoor has once again sparked a debate on ‘ego’ and ‘likes’ among the actors in the film industry. Fans also seem divided on this; While some people are supporting Priyanka’s decision, some are praising Annu Kapoor’s acting skills. Currently, Priyanka is busy with global projects and has not yet given any new reaction to this latest discussion.

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