Sonali Joshi Pitale (MID-DAY; November 12, 2014)

The makers of Ungli recently shot for a promotional song with Emraan Hashmi and a bevy of international models.

Now we hear the number has some sexually suggestive scenes with the female models seducing each other. A source says, “The song called Ungli Pe Nachalein has the models dancing with Emraan and cosying up to one another. Some of the steps are quite bold. The models are even shown to be sharing a kiss for a couple of seconds. So far, no one has gone so bold in their promotional songs.” The source adds that the film is centered on a group of rebellious youngsters goes against the system to support some social causes. “It has nothing to do with the LGBT community. But the storyline was such that we decided to include the song,” the source explains.

It is said that the scenes may not be highlighted in the song, at least for the television promos. Apoorva Mehta, CEO of Dharma Productions, says, “In keeping with the film’s fun element, we decided to tap into Emraan’s sensual side. He is the only actor how could have pulled this off tastefully.”

In the meanwhile…

Rumour mills suggest that Randeep Hooda, Kangana Ranaut, Neil Bhoopalam and Angad Bedi are also part of Ungli but not all of them are promoting it.

A source says, “When the film’s release date was announced, most of them had moved on to other projects.
The decision to release the film this month was also conveyed to them late and they could not make time for the promotional activities.”

So far, only Emraan Hashmi and Shraddha Kapoor, who has done an item number, have been part of the marketing plan. “Kangana and Randeep were not informed about the promotions. Kangana is currently working on two projects. Moreover, her role in the film is short,” the source adds.

The film’s spokesperson says, “Everyone is cooperative and some have gone out of their way to adjust their respective schedules for promoting Ungli.”