R Madhavan says love during his time had a sense of guilt compared to modern times: 'It was never about getting physical quickly'

Time of India

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Actor R Madhavan recently opened up about how the definition of romantic relationships has evolved over the years. He reminisced about the heartfelt sincerity that characterised young love during his youth.
In a promotional conversation about his latest release, 'Aap Jaisa Koi', Madhavan shared nostalgic insights into how relationships were once built on earnest intentions and long-term hopes.
R Madhavan shares how the idea of love has evolved over time
When asked whether the storyline of Aap Jaisa Koi stirred any memories of his own early romances, Madhavan reflected on the deep sense of responsibility that love and romance held in earlier times.
'At that point in time, we used to run through a sense of guilt,' he recalled. 'If you held a girl's hand and she became your girlfriend, that meant you were going to marry her. That was the ultimate goal. There was never this idea of 'let's try and see where it goes'—no 'benching, orbiting, or whatever it's called now,'' he stated.
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Madhavan says Aap Jaisa Koi had an emotional arc
The '3 Idiots' actor further shed light on the sentimental nature of relationships in his younger days.
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He fondly remembered the charm of slow, meaningful courtship. He admitted that they always dreamt of long-term relationships when they fell in love back then. 'It was never about getting physical quickly. It was about making mixtapes, buying thoughtful gifts, and wooing the person properly,' he added.
He clarified that Aap Jaisa Koi is not based on his own life, but the film's emotional arc still struck a personal chord. The story revolves around a man in his 40s, unmarried and searching for direction in life, who finds companionship and purpose when a beautiful woman agrees to marry him.
About Aap Jaisa Koi
Directed by Vivek Soni, Aap Jaisa Koi also stars Fatima Sana Shaikh alongside Madhavan. The film premiered on one of the leading OTT platforms on July 11.