Intimate scenes in Indian cinema have often sparked conversations, controversy and debate, especially when unexpected pairings share the screen. From Yash and Kiara Advani in Toxic to Ranbir Kapoor and Triptii Dimri in Animal, several such moments have made headlines. Here’s a look at some intimate scenes that grabbed attention.

The 17th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM 2026) has kicked off on August 13, 2026. On Day 1, the festival hosted the grand opening night and the starry red carpet awards night at the Palais Theatre at St Kilda in Melbourne, with Rani Mukerji, Rishab Shetty, Dulquer Salmaan, Rekha, Kirti Kulhari, Vijay Varma and Rasika Dugal among others taking home the evening’s top honours.