Why Sonam Bajwa Turned Down Bollywood Films Over Kissing Scenes

Sonam Bajwa opened up about turning down several Bollywood offers in the past because they required kissing scenes.

The Punjabi star admitted her hesitation was driven more by fear and self-doubt than personal conviction.

Speaking candidly, Sonam said cultural expectations and concerns about public opinion initially held her back.

She explained that she worried about how audiences in Punjab, where she is hugely popular, would react to intimate scenes.

Sonam said: “I said no to a couple of things in Bollywood because I kept wondering, Is Punjab going to be okay with it?

“We have that mentality that families will be watching… I was very scared to do a kissing scene back then.

“I thought, ‘How are people going to respond to it? How will those who’ve made me who I am react? Will my family understand that it’s just for a film?’ I had all these questions in my mind.”

Her reluctance came from a desire to protect her image and stay loyal to her core audience.

She said she did not want to disappoint fans who had supported her since the start and had set personal boundaries out of respect for her upbringing and cultural roots.

However, a conversation with her parents changed her perspective:

“A couple of years ago, I finally spoke to my mom and dad about it. They said, ‘Yes, if it’s for a film, it’s fine’.

“I was so shocked. I kept thinking, Why didn’t I talk to them earlier? We make so many assumptions in our heads.

“I was shy to even bring it up, but they were like, ‘It’s for a film, there’s no problem’.”

Sonam Bajwa began her career as a model before making her acting debut in Best of Luck (2013).

She rose to prominence with Punjab 1984 (2014), earning praise for her natural screen presence and emotional depth.

Over the years, she has become one of Punjabi cinema’s biggest stars, starring in hits including Nikka Zaildar, Carry On Jatta 3, and Sardaar Ji.

Alongside her regional success, Sonam has worked in Hindi films such as Street Dancer 3D and Karam Yuddh.

Her latest release, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, opposite Harshvardhan Rane, hit cinemas on October 21, generating significant buzz.

The romantic drama earned Rs 8.50 crore on its opening day.

Directed by Milaap Zaveri, the film follows Vikramaditya (Harshvardhan), a passionate artist, and Adaa (Sonam), a free-spirited woman who sees love as liberation rather than possession.

Their passionate affair spirals into obsession and insecurity, with tragedy and betrayal testing the boundaries of love, loyalty, and desire.