Mumbai, April 18 -- The growing age gap between leading stars in Indian cinema has once again sparked a heated conversation, with audiences increasingly questioning long-standing casting patterns. What was once accepted as a norm is now being scrutinised more closely, as viewers call for more realistic and balanced on-screen pairings.

From Bollywood to the South film industries, the debate around senior male actors romancing much younger heroines refuses to fade and with every new release, it only gets louder.

Akshay Kumar, Wamiqa Gabbi age gap

The latest trigger is Bhooth Bangla, which brings together Akshay Kumar and Wamiqa Gabbi. While the film itself has generated curiosity, it is the 26-year age gap between its lead pair that has ...