Refusing to wear bikini or showing cleavage; a look at TV actors who refused to do intimate scenes on screen

There are a few television actors who feel that as an actor their job is to perform and not do skin shows while for a few getting intimate on small screen or for web shows is a big no for various reasons. Recently, Jijaji Chhat Par Koi Hai actress Hiba Nawab said that out of respect to her religion, she will never wear a bikini or show her cleavage. There are several other artists, who have in the past, refused to cross the line, let's take a look: (Photo: Instagram)

Jijaji Chhat Par Koi Hai actress Hiba Nawab doesn't want to oppose her culture and in an interview with ETimes TV, she said, "I belong to a Muslim family and we have a different culture. I am actually opposing the culture a lot and I don’t want to push it even further. This is my decision along with my family's. Even right now at times they are not okay with me dressing in a certain way and want me to dress up differently. But I have been a little rebellious and don’t want to hurt their sentiments further. They are very understanding and supportive. But I don’t want to wear a bikini, show cleavage and all. That’s my decision and not any conflict." (Photo: Instagram)

Tanya Sharma, who is currently seen in Sasural Simar Ka 2, has rejected several web shows because it demanded her to do bold scenes. In an interview with ETimes TV, the actress said, "I am losing out on a lot of projects because of the requirement of intimate and bold scenes. I understand that when the makers write a story they have a mindset and a concept. Whenever I am approached for a role, I get pressurized when they give examples of other actors. But I have set a boundary for myself, and maybe I am not ready to cross that boundary yet. I am not comfortable doing any intimate scenes right now. So, I do not take up such roles." (Photo: Instagram)

Jannat Zubair was 16 years old when she essayed the role of Pankti in the show, Tu Aashiqui. The actress turned down a scene where she had to get intimate with co-actor Ritvik Arora. In fact, it was Jannat's mother who slammed the makers for pressuring Jannat. (Photo: Instagram)

Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki actress Kratika Sengar is quite vocal about not shooting romantic scenes on the small screen. The actress was supposed to do a romantic scene with her co-actor Sharad Malhotra but refused to do so. Her body double was used and Kratika's face was used for close-ups. (Photo: Instagram)

Mahhi Vij had a romantic scene with Ruslaan Mumtaz in Balika Vadhu but the actress wasn't comfortable doing the scene and got it removed from the show. (Photo: Instagram)

Madhubala actor Vivian Dsena reportedly has a no-kissing contract. The actor, who has impressed with his brilliant acting skills in TV shows such as Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki and a few more, believes that kissing on screen won't bring success to the show. (Photo: Instagram)

Iqbal Khan feels that most of the elderly people watch the television and he isn't comfortable doing such scenes. Iqbal says that he will never get intimate on TV. (Photo: Instagram)

Mitaali Nag, who was seen in Afsar Bitiya, once said, "I won't wear a bikini. Sensuality and sexuality are not defined by the clothes you wear. It is about the personality and the way you carry yourself." (Photo: Instagram)

Sonarika Bhadoria of Prithvi Vallabh fame refused to do a lip-lock scene with her co-actor Ashish. The makers managed to do a cheat scene and convinced the audience. (Photo: Instagram)