R Madhavan defends Maddy in Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein amid stalking criticism: 'Men today are afraid to make a move'
Gautham Vasudev Menon’s Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001), a remake of his Tamil debut Minnale, remains one of Bollywood’s most debated films. While the film has garnered a cult following over the years, thanks to its soulful soundtrack by Harris Jayaraj and the performances of R Madhavan, Dia Mirza, and Saif Ali Khan, it has also been widely criticized for romanticizing problematic themes like stalking. Despite the backlash, Madhavan recently defended his character’s actions, arguing that the film should be viewed in the context of its time.
Gautham Vasudev Menon’s Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001), a remake of his Tamil debut Minnale, remains one of Bollywood’s most debated films. While the film has garnered a cult following over the years, thanks to its soulful soundtrack by Harris Jayaraj and the performances of R Madhavan, Dia Mirza, and Saif Ali Khan, it has also been widely criticized for romanticizing problematic themes like stalking. Despite the backlash, Madhavan recently defended his character’s actions, arguing that the film should be viewed in the context of its time.
