We’re about to start 2022 and say goodbye to 2021, but Bollywood is sticking to proven trends. According to the filmmakers, the formula for a successful casting is to have a romance with an older, seasoned actor, a younger actress. It’s a centuries-old trend that is likely to end and new age couples should have a chance to attract audiences.
Actresses like Dia Mirza and Amrita Rao have shared their thoughts on this trend and they think it’s high time for Bollywood to change its ways.
In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Amrita said, “Invariably you are afraid things will change. You are afraid that the whole perception will change and it only happens to girls. It doesn’t happen to guys. You can have a child or two and still romanticize younger women. Life doesn’t change at all for the top men, but it does change a bit for the top women. “
Dia, in an interview with ETimes, said: “The industry is dominated by men. Older men like to be pitted against younger women to extend their own lifespan. It’s weird that an actor 50 and over plays opposite a 19-year-old actress. “
It’s 2021, for god’s sake, and Bollywood isn’t even trying to get rid of this trend. Here are the 2021 movies that continued with this trend!
1. Radhe: Salman Khan and Disha Patani
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Salman Khan has dominated the Bollywood arena for years now. It was in 1988 that he made his Bollywood debut and cut to 2021, he is still running young actresses. He is 55 years old and he romanticized Disha Patani who is 29 years old in Radhe.
2. Toofan: Farhan Akhtar and Mrunal Thakur
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Without a doubt, Farhan Akhtar gave a commendable performance in Toofan, but there is no reason he is shown romanticizing an 18-year-old Mrunal Thakur in the film.
3. Bell bottom: Akshay Kumar and Vaani Kapoor
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Akshay Kumar and Vaani Kapoor’s Bell Bottom received mixed reviews from critics and viewers. What made people call Akshay was his romantic relationship with the 21-year-old Vaani Kapoor in the movie.
4. Bhoot Police: Saif Ali Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez
The film exploded at the box office because it couldn’t wow audiences with its content. People also questioned the casting because Saif, 51, was in a relationship with Jacqueline, 36.
5. Bhuj: The pride of India: Ajay Devgn and Pranitha Subhash
Set against the backdrop of the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, Bhuj tells the story of an Indian Air Force officer, Vijay Karnik (played by Ajay Devgn), who rebuilt an army base from air with the help of 300 women from the village of Madhapar. In the movie, we see Ajay Devgn, 52, falling in love with Pranitha Subhash, 29, in the movie.
6. Sooryavanshi: Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif
Not just in Bell Bottom, Akshay was also seen romanticizing Katrina in Sooryanvanshi. She has been seen playing the role of his wife and the age gap between the two is around 16 years old.
7. Atrangi Re: Akshay Kumar and Sara Ali Khan
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There is a 28 year age gap between Akshay and Sara. The movie is yet to be released and the trailer hints at a possible romantic angle between the two, but Aanand L Rai has asked everyone to “watch the movie” before commenting on it or commenting on it. to draw conclusions.
Speaking to a leading publication, Aanand said, “Atrangi means so weird. If a filmmaker is patient in making a film, it is his little expectation that people expect and understand the reason for such a casting. We are used to judging people. I want people to watch the film for two hours and react to it afterwards.
He further added: “I am not worried as a filmmaker. I am not here to make stereotypical films. If I’m wrong, I can be criticized. People who make films learn through hard work. With each success, I learn what is right. With each failure, I learn what went wrong.
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