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News18
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
R Madhavan On Lack Of Good Romantic Films These Days: ‘No One Does It Like SRK'
Last Updated: The actor expressed his disappointment over the lack of good love stories featuring older men and women, whom he believes are 'the most romantic people.' R Madhavan did not mince his words when sharing his thoughts about the dearth of good romantic movies in Hindi cinema these days. The actor, who is set to return to the genre with a classic love story, Aap Jaisa Koi, recently spoke about why romantic films today are no longer as impactful. He also discussed why Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan remains the king of on-screen romance. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Madhavan cited Hollywood's As Good As It Gets as an example and expressed his disappointment over the lack of good love stories featuring older men and women, whom he believes are 'the most romantic people.' He explained that he chose to do Aap Jaisa Koi, a romantic film, rather than an action or thriller movie because Indian cinema has failed to produce compelling and mature love stories. He said, 'I don't recall any rom-com that has worked on OTT platforms either. I know Korean (dramas) work, but I don't recall seeing any hardcore, Indian, romantic films. Let alone one that is age-appropriate for a 55-year-old." According to Madhavan, people of his generation have lived through enough to appreciate the value of love and relationships truly. 'It's low-hanging fruit to be plucked in this genre, but we don't have writers. Writers who can see films like As Good as It Gets (1997) as romantic stories. I can't forget those dialogues," the actor stated. Furthermore, Madhavan dismissed the notion that love stories no longer appeal to the audience or sell well. The 54-year-old actor insisted that if love stories are well-written, they are bound to impress the audience. Pointing to Hindi cinema's King of Romance, he said, 'Don't blame the money. Get us a story, no? One that is well-researched. No one does romance like Shah Rukh," adding, 'But one needs a heroine of his age as well. That's getting difficult to find." R Madhavan, who made his Hindi film debut with the classic romantic film Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, starring Dia Mirza, is soon to be seen in the love story Aap Jaisa Koi opposite Fatima Sana Shaikh. Directed by Vivek Soni and produced by Karan Johar's Dharmatic Entertainment, the film revolves around two unique individuals who embark on a journey of unexpected twists and heartfelt moments. First Published:
Indian Express
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘No one does romance like Shah Rukh Khan but one also needs a heroine of his age': R Madhavan on lack of age-appropriate romantic films in Hindi cinema
The first-look teaser of Aap Jaisa Koi has left R Madhavan fans excited. It's been a while since audiences have seen the Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein actor in a romantic film. In a recent interaction, Madhavan spoke about the dearth of romantic films in Hindi cinema and why filmmakers today find this genre less lucrative compared to others. During a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, Madhavan gave the example of Hollywood classic As Good As It Gets and spoke about the lack of good romantic films centered around older men and women — who, he believes, are 'the most romantic people.' Explaining why he chose to do Aap Jaisa Koi at a time when most projects are focused on action and thriller genres, he said, 'I don't recall any romcom that has worked on OTT platforms either. I know the Korean [dramas] work but I don't recall seeing any hardcore, Indian, romantic film. Let alone one that is age-appropriate for a 55-year-old. And I think they're the most romantic people in the world, because this generation, my generation, knows how much importance to give our partners, because we've lived through so much. It's low-hanging fruit to be plucked in this genre but we don't have writers. Writers who can see films like As Good as It Gets (1997) as romantic stories. I can't forget those dialogues!' Madhavan dismissed the notion that love stories no longer appeal to audiences or generate money. He emphasised that well-written love stories can still find success. Referencing Shah Rukh Khan, the king of romance in Hindi films, he added, 'Don't blame the money. Get us a story, no? One that is well researched. No one does romance like Shah Rukh [Khan] but one needs a heroine of his age as well. That's getting difficult to find.' Interestingly, the 54-year-old R Madhavan stars opposite 33-year-old Fatima Sana Shaikh in Aap Jaisa Koi. Both actors portray professors in the film. It is directed by Vivek Soni and produced by Karan Johar 's Dharmatic Entertainment. R Madhavan made his Hindi film debut with Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, which also starred Dia Mirza. While the film was a moderate success at the box office upon release, it developed a loyal fan following over the years and eventually achieved cult classic status due to frequent re-runs on television. He was last seen on the big screen in Kesari 2, alongside Akshay Kumar.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Helen Hunt Lists The Los Angeles Home She Has Owned For Over Two Decades For $15 Million
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Integrity is a word attributed to a select few entertainers. Actress Helen Hunt is one, so it's fitting that when choosing a place to live in Los Angeles in 2001, she picked a home that embodied the same ideals as she does. 'I wanted a house with history and architectural integrity,' she told The Wall Street Journal of her decision to purchase her 6,000-square-foot 1931 Spanish-style residence in 2001, which she is now putting on the market for $14.995 million. Purchased for $4.62 million, Hunt was drawn to the 'stone floors brought to the U.S. thick beautiful stucco, plaster walls, and glorious archways.' Don't Miss:Inspired by Uber and Airbnb – Deloitte's fastest-growing software company is transforming 7 billion smartphones into income-generating assets – The actress, who won an Academy Award for 'As Good As It Gets," completed several updates. These included adding a glass staircase to offer natural light and turning the pool house into a proper guesthouse. Hunt's listing comes after she purchased another Los Angeles area home earlier this year in Brentwood for $6.45 million, according to The Robb Report. The three-bedroom, four-bath home is almost 3,250 square feet on a single level and is a considerable downsize from the house she currently has listed. Despite her big screen success, Hunt earned much of her fortune from the sitcom 'Mad About You,' in which she starred with Paul Reiser. In its final season, which ended in 1999, both stars earned $1 million per episode, according to Forbes. The series saw Hunt garner four Emmy and three Golden Globe wins. By 1998, the news website listed Hunt's net worth at $31 million, which has since increased significantly during her lengthy career, including 100 film and TV show starring roles. Trending: , which provides access to a pool of short-term loans backed by residential real estate with just a $100 minimum. Despite her 90s success, Hunt says that the byproduct of fame was never something she coveted, telling The Guardian in 2022, 'There were a couple of years when I was a little spooked,' she said of the paparazzi attention following her Oscar win. 'I was afraid that I could never unring that bell.' Instead, Hunt has taken lesser roles and appeared on stage, a love that began with her father, an acting coach and theater director. 'I didn't even know if I wanted to be acting, singing, or directing. I just wanted to be in the building,' she told The Guardian. Hunt appeared on stage in Harold Pinter's 'Betrayal,' in Chicago earlier this year. She also recently appeared in the TV shows 'Blindspotting,' on Starz, 'Hacks,' on Max. She also recently starred in the short documentary, "USA Through Film," produced by the BBC. In it, Hunt takes viewers on a tour of El Paso, Texas, where she worked as a stage actress early in her career. Read Next: Maker of a life-changing asthma device with 12,000+ patients waiting, FDA clearance, and a 67% drop in attacks — now Image: Shutterstock Send To MSN: 0 This article Helen Hunt Lists The Los Angeles Home She Has Owned For Over Two Decades For $15 Million originally appeared on Sign in to access your portfolio
