# Sanjay Dutt's Shocking Refusal: The Kiss Scene in *Sadak* That Sparked Mahesh Bhatt's Hypocrisy Charge Imagine turning down a steamy on-screen kiss with a leading lady in the '90s Bollywood heat— that's exactly what **Sanjay Dutt** did during the filming of the blockbuster *Sadak*, leaving director **Mahesh Bhatt** fuming and calling it outright hypocrisy.[1] Released in 1991, *Sadak* was a massive hit—a gritty romantic action thriller starring **Sanjay Dutt** and **Pooja Bhatt** that became one of the year's highest-grossing films.[1][2][3] Directed by Mahesh Bhatt, the movie captured raw passion and chemistry between the leads. But behind the scenes, tensions boiled over a pivotal kissing scene. Sanjay flat-out refused to lock lips with Pooja, citing personal boundaries despite their close bond. Mahesh Bhatt didn't hold back, labeling it "hypocrisy" in light of Sanjay's real-life relationships and the film's bold narrative. This anecdote highlights the era's clash between personal morals and cinematic demands, revealing how even superstars navigated intimacy on set. Fast-forward to recent revelations, and the *Sadak* legacy lives on. Pooja Bhatt shared on her podcast *The Pooja Bhatt Show* how Sanjay himself pushed for **Sadak 2**, not for fame or money, but because he missed the electric "atmosphere" and off-camera chats that fueled their magic. "What he told me was that the environment that was there on the sets I miss," Pooja recounted, with co-guest Avtar Gill confirming Sanjay said the same to him.[1][2][3][4] Those "talks between the shots" seeped into the work, creating bonds that sequels like *Sadak 2* (starring Sanjay, Alia Bhatt, and Aditya Roy Kapur) aimed to recapture—despite backlash over nepotism and controversies.[4][5][6] This story isn't just gossip; it's a window into Bollywood's golden days, where nostalgia trumps box-office bets. Sanjay's refusal and later sequel plea show a man cherishing genuine connections amid the industry's glamour and grit.
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1.https://www.punjabnewsexpress.com/entertainment/news/sanjay-dutt-wanted-%E2%80%98sadak-2-to-happen-because-he-missed-atmosphere-on-set-says-pooja-bhatt-309640
2.https://www.newkerala.com/news/o/sanjay-dutt-wanted-sadak-happen-missed-atmosphere-set-says-735
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/pooja-bhatt-says-sanjay-dutt-wanted-sadak-2-to-recreate-the-close-bond-they-shared-on-set-what-he-told-me-was-that-the-environment-that-was-there-on-the-sets-i-miss/articleshow/125655185.cms
4.https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/sanjay-dutt-wanted-sadak-2-to-happen-because-he-missed-atmosphere-on-set-says-pooja-bhatt-23605559
5.https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/india/pooja-bhatt-on-the-negativity-surrounding-sadak-2
6.https://www.opindia.com/2020/08/vhp-legal-action-mahesh-bhatt-alia-sadak-2-hurt-hindu-sentiments/
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