Sara Arjun, 20, romancing Ranveer Singh, 40, in Dhurandhar sparks age-gap debate
While the details about their characters in 'Dhurandhar' have been kept under wraps, the first look promo has already set tongues wagging, raising questions about a huge age-gap between them.An X user pointed out that Sara might have been 18 years old when she filmed 'Dhurandhar'. Another wrote, "Can you imagine a 40-year-old actor like #RanveerSingh doing romance with a 20-year-old girl like #SaraArjun in #Dhurandhar? This only happens in #Bollywood (sic),"Here are some reactions:
'Dhurandhar' is based on an original story, likely to be inspired by Ajit Doval (Indian super spy and National Security Advisor), who goes undercover in enemy territory to prevent a major crisis. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film features Ranveer Singh, Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, Madhavan, Akshay Khanna and Arjun Rampal in pivotal roles.Presented by Jio Studios, the film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar. The film will clash with Prabhas and director Maruthi's 'The Raja Saab' this December.- EndsTrending Reel
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