7 actors who defined romance for an entire generation

7 actors who defined romance for an entire generation Pic/Instagram Mid-Day Entertainment By Aakruti Bagla Published Jul 27, 2025 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Ranbir Kapoor - The effortless charmer Ranbir made falling in love look like the most natural thing. With his boy-next-door appeal and mischievous smile, he mastered the art of making romance feel [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Emraan Hashmi - The passionate rebel Emraan Hashmi carved out a unique niche as the romantic hero who wasn`t afraid to explore the darker, more sensual side of love [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Imran Khan - The millennial romantic His roles in Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na and I Hate Luv Storys spoke directly to a generation navigating modern relationships [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Shahid Kapoor - The versatile dynamo Shahid`s evolution from chocolate boy to complex romantic lead proved that heartthrobs could have depth, making him a favourite among the audience [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Zayed Khan - Bollywood`s OG heartthrob Zayed got a different energy to romantic roles. His performances in Main Hoon Na and Dus offered glimpses of what could have been a defining romantic career [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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