- By Vridhi Soodhan
- Sat, 12 Jul 2025 04:16 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh starrer Aap Jaisa Koi released on Netflix this weekend. The movie’s plot revolves around companionship and mature romance. The film has been receiving praises for its unique and refreshing narrative. Recently, R Madhavan opened up on the age-gap romances and how Bollywood actors are being criticised over the same. He also talked about how the industry is now moving forward stating, "woh zamana gaya."
R Madhavan recently talked about his role in Aap Jaisa Koi and explained what drew him towards it. During an interview with Just Too Filmy he said that his decision to take on the role came from a desire to portray an age-appropriate romance, a kind of love story not often explored in mainstream cinema.
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“When I started this story, I thought I will be able to pull off a romantic story at the day and the age I was. Because I was looking for an age-appropriate romance. Maybe my last chance to do romance before I have to give it up completely. That’s why," he said.
R Madhavan has been vocal about this theme of showing age-appropriate romance since the promotion of his Netflix movie. He recently told India Today, "There are more age-appropriate romances right now. Because people have criticised it so much. Now all the heroes are thinking, ‘Woh zamana gaya (that era has come)’ – the time is gone when you could be much older and still pretend to be the same age as the heroine and romance her."
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R Madhavan has cemented himself as a romantic hero after playing the role of Maddy in Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein starring actress Dia Mirza. From there, Madhavan continued to shine in romantic roles through films like Alaipayuthey, Dil Vil Pyar Vyar, and Tanu Weds Manu (2011) along with its sequel.
In Aap Jaisa Koi, R Madhavan plays Shrenu Tripathi, a 42-year-old man navigating life, love, and second chances. Fatima Sana Shaikh plays the role of Madhu Bose, and together, they bring to life a story that celebrates companionship and the quiet beauty of finding equal, balanced love in unexpected places.
