Mumbai, July 16 -- Romance has always been the heartbeat of Bollywood. Long before action spectacles and cinematic universes dominated the box office, it was love stories that made audiences laugh, cry, dream, and return to theatres time and again. From the magnetic charm of Rajesh Khanna and the intensity of Amitabh Bachchan to Shah Rukh Khan's timeless romance, Salman Khan's effortless charisma, and Shahid Kapoor's emotionally layered performances, every generation has had its own romantic hero.

While storytelling has evolved and relationships on screen have become more nuanced, one thing remains unchanged-audiences still love a well-told romance. Today's leading men are bringing a fresh perspective to the genre, favouring sincerity ov...