While near-50 heroes have been romancing actresses half their age on screen, the reverse trend seems to be catching now. Actresses are being paired opposite younger actors, too.
These, though, were exceptions. The trend seems to be catching on now.
Kareena and Imran in ‘Gori Tere Pyaar Mein’
Gori Tere Pyaar Mein, produced by Karan, casts Kareena opposite Imran Khan with whom she has already starred in Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, also produced by Karan. The film was a passable hit.
Priyanka Chopra romances Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh in Gunday
Gunday was about a couple petty thieves in Kolkata of the eighties who go one to become coal mafia dons. The film is directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and produced by Aditya Chopra. A major part of the film was shot in Kolkata.
Shruti Hassan romances Girish Kumar in Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya
Kumar Taurani wanted a launchpad that would showcase his son as a traditional Bollywood hero. He chose Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya, a simple romantic drama that should give scope to Girish to showcase his dancing skills, romantic image and range in drama. Jacqueline Fernandez does an item number in the film.
Aishwarya Rai also romanced Vivek Oberoi in Kyun Ho Gaya Na and Abhishek Bachchan in many movies. Though, she married Abhishek later, they have worked together in many movies. Aish is two years older to Abhishek.