EXCLUSIVE: R Madhavan Compares Aap Jaise Koi Age-Gap To Rishi Kapoor, Juhi Chawla’s Bol Radha Bol; Says, “He Was Working With Heroines Who’re…”

Ranganathan Madhavan is an actor, screenwriter, film producer and film director who predominantly works in Tamil and Hindi cinema. He has won 1 National Film Award, 5 Filmfare Awards South, 2 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and 5 SIIMA Awards. He is known for his roles in Rang De Basanti, 3 Idiots, Tanu Weds Manu and Shaitaan with Ajay Devgn. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Bubble, R Madhavan reflected on the age gap in Bollywood, and he is grateful for playing romantic roles.

R Madhavan Opens Up On Age Gap In Bollywood

When asked what it is like doing a romantic movie even with an age gap with co-star, R Madhavan said, “It’s not often that an actor gets known for a romantic role over so many years. I remember, even before I joined the industry, seeing Rishi Kapoor sir’s interview. He was in his early 40s and doing a film with Juhi ji. I think it was called Bol Radha Bol or something. And he said, ‘I’m already 40 and I’m working with heroines who are almost 18–20 years younger than me.'”

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He added, “And I thought, wow, that’s an achievement to be that age and still doing romantic roles. And now I’m 55, and I have the privilege of working with someone like her. I’m very thankful that I’m still getting to do romantic films. And when it’s age-appropriate, what happens is you don’t have to camouflage a lot or act differently. I don’t have to put a spring in my step to sound like a young person, which I’m not. I mean, if you look at the body movements, they are of a 50-year-old, maybe not 55. But I’m still 45 in terms of how it all feels.”

Concluding, he said, “So when all that is not a factor to worry about, and just being yourself is still romantic for the story. And is perceived that way, it’s a huge blessing, yaar. So I’m very happy with that. And like you said, I’ve never heard this line before—but ‘Maddification of romance,’ you know? I hope it continues with age-appropriate romance.”

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