MUMBAI: Actor R. Madhavan has opened up about his early memories of first love. He shared that, back then, romance was rooted in sincerity and a sense of long-term commitment.
Speaking during a conversation about his latest film, “Aap Jaisa Koi, ” Madhavan was asked if the story of the film brought back memories of his first love. The ‘Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein’ actor recalled how different love was during his youth. “At that point of time, we used to run through a guilt, ” he said. “If you held a girl’s hand and she became your girlfriend, that meant you were going to marry her. That was the ultimate goal. There was never this idea of ‘let’s try and see where it goes’—no ’benching, orbiting, or whatever it’s called now.”
He went on to reflect on the innocence of young love in his time, emphasizing that the intentions were always heartfelt and sincere. “When we fell in love, the imagination was always long-term. It was never about getting physical quickly. It was about making mixtapes, buying thoughtful gifts, and wooing the person properly.”