Ranveer Singh is set to collaborate with filmmaker Aditya Dhar on an upcoming high-budget project featuring an ensemble cast that includes R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal, among others. The film has been in the news for a while, and according to a recent report from Peeping Moon, former child actor Sara Arjun will be playing the female lead opposite Ranveer.
While the pairing of Ranveer and Sara Arjun is yet to be officially confirmed, the news has sparked debate online. The reason for the controversy? Sara Arjun is just 19 years old, while Ranveer Singh is 39. This significant age difference has raised eyebrows on social media, with many movie enthusiasts expressing their disapproval.
On platforms like Reddit, users have voiced their concerns about the casting. One user pointed out the awkwardness, saying, “She was only 5 when *Band Baaja Baaraat* was released.” Another expressed disgust at the idea of a 39-year-old actor romancing a teenager, questioning the decision-making behind the casting: “Eww, 39-year-old romancing a teenager?! How did they think this was okay?”
However, not everyone is blaming Ranveer Singh. Some fans defended him, arguing that the responsibility lies with the filmmakers. “Ranveer didn’t choose her as his co-star, so it’s unfair to target him,” wrote one user.
Others highlighted that large age gaps between male leads and their female co-stars are not uncommon in Bollywood. “Deepika and Anushka both had 20+ year age gaps with Shah Rukh Khan when they made their debuts,” one commenter noted, although another user quickly added, “Yes, and that was also disturbing.”
The casting choice has sparked a wider discussion about age dynamics in Bollywood, with opinions sharply divided.
