The Lover Boy’s Last Dance: R Madhavan’s “Aap Jaisa Koi” Faces Praise and Criticism

Aap Jaisa Koi stands as a film that might close a chapter in Madhavan’s career — the chapter where he was cinema’s favourite lover boy.

R Madhavan has always been called the lover boy of Indian cinema. Since his first blockbuster, Sakhi, in the 2000s, people have loved watching him play romantic roles. His soft smile and charming style made him a favourite among young fans. Over the years, though, Madhavan moved into serious, intense characters, and even played villains. Still, his fans remembered him as the hero who made hearts flutter.

But now, after a long time, he returned to romance with his new film, Aap Jaisa Koi. In this film, he acts opposite Fatima Sana Shaikh, a talented actress who is much younger than him. Many people were surprised by Madhavan’s choice to do a romantic role again at this stage of his career.

This surprise turned into a lot of talk online. Some people praised Madhavan for still looking good on screen and bringing strong emotions to his role. Others questioned why he chose to act in a love story with a young actress, saying it felt odd because of the big age difference. Madhavan himself at first did not pay much attention to the comments. But slowly, he admitted that the criticism made him think deeply.

In interviews, Madhavan said Aap Jaisa Koi might be his last romantic film. He explained that he signed the movie because he felt confident he could still play such roles. However, after seeing the reactions, he feels it might be time to move on and choose roles that better match his age and life stage. He also shared that negative comments about his pairing with a younger actress affected him more than he expected.

Despite the mixed reactions, many people have praised Madhavan’s acting in Aap Jaisa Koi. Fans say his chemistry with Fatima is fresh and believable, and his performance reminds them why they loved him as a romantic hero in the first place. Some viewers even say they don’t care about age as long as the story feels real and the actors perform well.

It’s clear Madhavan remains an important name in Indian cinema. Even when he tries something risky, like returning to romance after many years, he gets people talking. Whether he really quits romantic films or surprises us again, fans will keep watching what he does next.

For now, Aap Jaisa Koi stands as a film that might close a chapter in Madhavan’s career — the chapter where he was cinema’s favourite lover boy. But it also proves that R Madhavan still has the power to stir emotions, create debate, and shine on screen.

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