Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Girija Oak: On-Screen Intimacy - 'Mechanical, Like Kissing Cardboard'
Actor Girija Oak shares her experiences of shooting intimate scenes in movies.
She says these scenes are more technical and less romantic than they seem, with actors often not looking at each other and focusing more on camera angles.
She thinks it's important to discuss this topic openly, especially among women.
Girija Oak discusses shooting intimate scenes in an interview
She describes the process as 'mechanical' and 'technical'
Oak reveals that co-stars might not be present during such scenes
She emphasizes the lack of genuine feelings on set due to numerous onlookers
Oak finds it an interesting topic to discuss, especially with women
- Who
- Girija Oak
- What
- discussed shooting intimate scenes
- When
- in a recent interview
- Where
- on Lallantop and in movie sets
- Why
- to debunk myths about such scenes and create awareness
Actor's Perspective
Audience's Perspective
Emotional Involvement
Actor's Perspective
Actors like Oak emphasize that there's no genuine emotion involved in shooting intimate scenes due to the technical nature and numerous onlookers.
Audience's Perspective
Audiences might assume that actors experience genuine emotions during such scenes, contributing to the scene's realism.
Comfort and Safety
Actor's Perspective
Actors appreciate the presence of intimacy coordinators on set to create a safer, more comfortable environment for sensitive scenes.
Audience's Perspective
Audiences may not be aware of the measures taken behind the scenes to ensure actors' comfort and safety.
- Occupation
- Actor
- Known For
- Romantic and intimate scenes
- Interview Platform
- Lallantop
- Upcoming Project
- Web series Therapy Sherapy
