This is my favorite scene from the controversial film Padmaavat (which I completely loved).

First off, I love how romantic and sensual Indian culture and sensibility can be.

It’s in full celebration of the feminine in many ways.

So in their films they will include elements of attraction untypical on screen.

Notice how the King looks at the Queen in this scene, he is fully surrendered, taking in what looks like his ultimate pleasure (as things play out when a man is in love). Notice his touch, when it’s his turn in the ceremony.

With her we see her playful and trusting, and in the end fully surrendered as well.

There is some “other” really nice stuff in this film, but the dance of desire, reverence, and connection packed in this clip, is a gift on film, I’ve been waiting for.