Why Can’t I Romance A Kid? Bhumika Asks

The 2002 cult-hit movie Khushi, starring Pawan Kalyan and Bhumika Chawla, continues to attract a large audience across multiple generations. Even after more than two decades, the film remains fresh and engaging. The lead pair in their 40s looks as youthful as those in their 20s.

Recently, Bhumika Chawla was interviewed for her recently released film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. The movie didn’t do well at the box office, but the interviews with the cast are going viral where she has raised a point that ‘It is unfair, today also it happens. Even in real life, it happens. Be it Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor or Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, people don’t accept it (their relationship) openly and I don’t know why. But it is their life; if a man can do it, so can a woman. Also, if a hero is romancing someone half his age, then I should also be romancing a kid. A good-looking one, mind you.”

Further, Bhumika Chawla explained how female actors are always pushed to the back, and heroes have always been at the forefront even after times have changed. She said, “Yes, things are changing in web series space where senior actors are getting central roles, but in a commercial film, that system still prevails. Hero is still playing hero and the female lead has gone backwards. That change has to be made by makers.”

However her movies ‘Anasuya’ and ‘Amaravathi’ were box office successes whereas ‘April Fool’ and ‘Satyabama’ did not fare well. It is clear that a great script is the foundation of successful films; in Hollywood, actors often write their own scripts, direct them, and star in them too. An experienced actor’s ability to wear multiple hats can lead to success if they are willing to take this approach instead of pointing fingers. By doing so, they could become an example for others to follow.