Sexy Durga actress Rajshri Deshpande has sent ripples through the internet with her sex scene with Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Netflix original the 8-episode season Sacred Games which has been getting widely appreciated.
She shredded her clothes and inhibitions onscreen for the bold lovemaking sequence which unfortunately made rounds of WhatsApp groups, social media platforms and porn sites as well.
The actress, however, remained unfazed with what had transpired online and revealed that though it was big deal for her to go topless, she did it because the role was demanding.
"We all have the same body. I'm not degrading a woman, rather showing a beautiful side of a person. It doesn't bother me when all these things that happen. I am very comfortable in my own skin. And I believe and trust in the maker," Rajshri told Deccan Chronicle.
And this is not the first time that nudity was exhibited onscreen. Several films such as Bandit Queen (1994), Fire (1996), Black Friday (2004), Water (2005), Firaaq (2008), Gandu (2010) and Unfreedom (2015) where actors had to go nude or partially nude while shooting for a particular scene.
Rajshri even said that certain sections of the audience are immature when it comes to understanding the relevance of sex scenes.
"I want to get past the conversation of nudity. It's normal. People must see me as I am, for my work. These things should not bother us. We must see the content and the creative aspect of it. When you saw me, were you titillated?" She questioned.
While the subject of nudity often becomes a point of discussion in the industry, some of the actresses, who appeared nude onscreen, have shared their views on the hot topic.
Sonali Raut on her bold scene in Expose (2014): "To simply put it, TV is for the masses, the big screen is for the masses, on the other hand on the web you have a choice to watch it alone, there is no shame in watching explicit content there. I did it then as a debutant because I had nothing to lose, but now I will think twice before taking such a step mainly because I don't want to get typecast. But yes, if my role absolutely demands it, I will give it a thought."
Nandana Sen on her nude scene in Rang Rasiya (2014): "My decision to play this fearless yet fragile character was as much an artistic choice as it was a political one. I have never regretted it, not only because of the immense appreciation this character has gathered across the world but also because the film focuses on freedom of expression, a topic of increasing global urgency. I would never wish to censor myself in a film that criticizes censorship."
