Rakesh behind Hrithik-Barbara kiss

The grapevine was abuzz with the news that Hrithik
Roshan[^]  and his co-star Barbara Mori were too close to each other during the
shooting of their film Kites. Their on-screen and off-screen chemistry even led
to rumours that Susanne Roshan was not happy. Hrithik-Susanne couple has
rubbished off the ’split’ rumours but there is no denying that Hrithik and
Barbara have many intimate scenes together. Believe it or not, it was Rakesh
Roshan, Hrithik’s father, who crafted the hot plots. Rakesh clarified that no
steamy scenes were added to woo international audience though it has two
versions. He added that Hrithik couldn’t help but kiss Barbara because, as
lovebirds, they couldn’t sing songs like in Hindi films.

He also said that Hrithik, as an actor, had to do
what the filmmakers asked him to.Hrithik had earlier revealed that it was
Barbara who asked him to kiss on her lips. Well, close chemistry between the
lead actors is said to be something to watch out for. It is said that it has
earned rich by screening at the Cannes International Film Festival. The news is
doing the rounds that the worldwide rights of Kites has been sold for Rs.150
crore.

Kites, directed by anurag basu[^] , also features
glamorous actress Kangana Ranaut[^] in the lead role.