R Madhavan To QUIT Romantic Films After Aap Jaisa Koi? He Says ‘Maybe My Last Chance…'
R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh starrer 'Aap Jaisa Koi' released on Netflix on July 11. The romantic drama has been garnering a lot of love and appreciation from viewers. In a recent interview, Madhavan revealed the real reason behind his decision to say yes to 'Aap Jaisa Koi', stating that it stemmed from his desire to explore an 'age-appropriate' romance. He also hinted that it may be his final romantic role before he moves away from such roles.
In an interview with Just Too Filmy, R Madhavan was asked about the real reason behind his decision to star in Aap Jaisa Koi. He replied, '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."
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R Madhavan is undeniably one of Bollywood's most charming romantic heroes. His role as Maddy in the 2001 film 'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (RHTDM)' remains memorable even today, over two decades later. The film went on to achieve cult status, and Madhavan's portrayal of Maddy became iconic in Bollywood's romance genre.
Over the years, R. Madhavan has showcased his versatility by taking on roles across a variety of genres. He was seen in the Tamil action thriller film 'Vikram Vedha', as well as the biographical drama film 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect'. He played a negative role in the 2024 supernatural thriller film 'Shaitaan', and his performance was loved by one and all.
About Aap Jaisa Koi
R Madhavan plays a 42-year-old man Shrenu Tripathi in Aap Jaisa Koi, while Fatima Sana Shaikh is seen as Madhu Bose in this heartwarming family drama that celebrates connection, companionship, and the beauty of discovering 'Barabari Wala Pyaar' in the most unexpected circumstances.
Set across the distinct worlds of Jamshedpur and Kolkata, the film follows Shrirenu, a man shaped by habit and tradition, as he begins to re-examine long-held beliefs about masculinity, companionship, and emotional expression. In Madhu, a spirited woman who refuses to shrink herself to fit societal moulds, he finds not just a romantic partner, but a mirror to his own conditioning. As the two navigate family expectations, emotional baggage, and the weight of societal conditioning, Aap Jaisa Koi becomes a story not just about romance, but about reclaiming a woman's agency.
Produced by Dharmatic Entertainment's Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, Aap Jaisa Koi released on Netflix on July 11.
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