New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- From the iconic romances of the 1990s marked by films such as 'Aashiqui', 'Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya', 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' and 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' to contemporary narratives, Bollywood has consistently portrayed love as grand, emotional and larger than life.

Romance has held a special place in Hindi cinema, shaping some of its most memorable stories and characters. From heroes fighting all odds to protect their beloved to songs mounted on lavish sets and picturesque foreign locales, the depiction of romance is often seen to be dramatic and dreamy in Bollywood films.

By the early 2000s, films like 'Hum Tum' introduced a degree of realism, depicting misunderstandings and ego clashes while retaining innocence...