R Madhavan’s character in the 2001 movie “Rahe Hai Tere Dil Mein” was criticized for chasing a girl who was already engaged. But Madhavan says his character’s actions were justified.
He told India TV that back then, there were no phones, messages, or social media. So, how could you contact a girl? Madhavan said his character, Maddy, tried to meet the girl through her family. He thinks that’s a decent way to make contact.
Madhavan grew up in a village where festivals were a big part of social life. He said people would meet and interact during these festivals. It was a chance for men and women to meet in a respectful way. He asked, “How do you meet a girl in the city today? You won’t meet your life partner in a bar, right?”
The actor thinks that men from lower-middle-class families didn’t have many chances to meet women. They would meet during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi or Holi. Madhavan said, “Give boys a chance.” He believes that most men are decent and just want to meet someone special.
In today’s world, Madhavan says he wouldn’t know how to write a love story. He thinks it’s hard for men to contact women without social media. He remembers going to nightclubs, where most men were respectful, but a few bad apples gave everyone a bad name. Now, he thinks 90% of men are too afraid to even try to meet someone.
Madhavan’s defense of his character has sparked a new conversation about how men and women meet and interact. The movie “Rahe Hai Tere Dil Mein” may be seen as outdated, but it’s still a beloved romantic drama. The songs are still popular, and the three lead actors – R Madhavan, Saif Ali Khan, and Dia Mirza – won hearts with their strong performances.
