Shah Rukh Khan Shy to Kiss Onscreen

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan says he is too shy to kiss on screen because he fears he can't pull it off in style.

A traditional industry where onscreen sex was implied by birds pecking or two flowers joining, Bollywood films are now becoming bolder and actors are beginning to kiss and perform love scenes.

But conservatives frown on such openness and film stars have been dragged to court on obscenity charges.

Khan, 41, is among the actors rarely seen lip-locking on the screen.

"I'm too shy to do kissing scenes," he told Reuters at a promotional event this week.

"There are some things which I cannot do and it is better not to do something if you cannot do it well."

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