Let’s be real, Bollywood has always had a secret kink stash. It just hides behind metaphors, chiffon saris, and mood lighting. You’re watching a scene where two lovers are blindfolded in a candlelit room, or a woman in power pins down a man with her stare, and you think, wait… is this what I think it is? Yep. It probably is.
Our movies have been drenched in sexual tension for decades, but rarely do they call desire by its name, let alone give kink a proper seat at the table. Instead, they flirt with it. They tease. They pan the camera away just before it gets interesting. But look closely, and you’ll see it all: bondage dressed as romance, power play framed as seduction, voyeurism masked as plot device.
This isn’t a reach, it’s a revelation. Bollywood has been kink-coded for years, and it’s about time we unpacked the almosts, the maybes, and the definitely-on-purposes. Ready for the reel tea?
Bondage & Blindfolds – Jism (2003)
Lust, leather, and mystery? Jism was ahead of its time in showing power dynamics and restrained desire. While the actual ropes were missing, the emotional bondage was clear AF. Bipasha Basu’s control over John’s character screamed dominatrix energy. Just without the whip.
Voyeurism – Murder (2004) & Race (2008)
Bollywood’s got a thing for peeping. Think steamy scenes in glass showers, or characters secretly watching their lovers. Murder gave us a literal window into extramarital sex, while Race had entire scenes built on the thrill of being watched. Hello, kink alert.
Roleplay – Kabir Singh (2019)
Not an ideal relationship, but that scene where Kabir asks Preeti to “wear red” and show up like a “bride”? That’s textbook roleplay, wrapped in toxic masculinity, yes, but also fantasy fulfillment and scripted scenarios.
Exhibitionism – Ragini MMS (2011)
Shot like a found-footage horror film, this movie toes the line between sex and surveillance. The camera-as-a-character thing? Classic exhibitionism kink vibes, wanting to be seen, even in your most intimate moments.
Power Play – Aitraaz (2004)
Priyanka Chopra’s boss-babe character trying to seduce her subordinate? Total power kink. The film explores consent (not always gracefully), but the undercurrent is pure dominance vs submission.
Uniform Fetish – Simmba, Shershaah, etc.
Bollywood loves a man in uniform. Whether it’s cops, army officers, or pilots, the hyper-masculine projection plays right into uniform fetishes and let’s be honest, they know exactly what they’re doing.
Foot Fetish - Race 3 (2018)
There’s a slow-mo scene where Jacqueline removes her heels one by one, as the camera stays on her feet and arches. It’s over-stylised, unnecessary for the plot, and obviously meant to seduce, through her feet. That’s not a coincidence. That’s deliberate fetish bait.
Toy Play Kink - Veere Di Wedding (2018)
Okay, this one has to be here. In Veere Di Wedding, Swara Bhasker’s character uses a vibrator and it’s played for both comedy and shock. But deeper than the laughs is the bold presence of toy play and a clear orgasm kink, one that’s unapologetic and driven.
Domme Kink - Monica, O My Darling (2022)
Huma Qureshi’s Monica is the modern Bollywood dominatrix. Confident, unapologetic, and always in charge, she seduces, manipulates, and dominates men in both boardrooms and bedrooms. There’s power kink written all over her character, and the way men are drawn to her controlling energy.
Praise Kink - Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023)
Ranveer Singh’s Rocky lives for validation, from Rani, from his family, and from society. But in particular, the moments where Rani encourages and praises his vulnerability, his attempts to learn Kathak, or speak up emotionally? That’s classic praise kink energy. He just lights up.
Bollywood might not use the words “dominant,” “submissive,” or “fetish,” but it sure knows how to suggest them. And honestly, that’s kind of its thing, seducing you with suggestion, not declaration. It’s the art of almost-saying, almost-showing, almost-letting-go. But times are changing. With platforms like OTT giving creators more room to explore sexual expression without cutting away to a burning candle or a closed door, we’re finally starting to see bolder, clearer portrayals of kink and desire.
Still, these early hints, the quiet moans behind closed doors, the unspoken power dynamics, the camera lingering a second too long, deserve their own spotlight. They didn’t scream, but they whispered loud enough for us to hear. And now that we know better, let’s keep asking for more honesty, more heat, and yes, more handcuffs!
