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This superstar played grandfather, then lover to 16-yr-old starlet at 56: Story of Indian cinema’s most shocking age gap

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This superstar played grandfather, then lover to 16-yr-old starlet at 56: Story of Indian cinema’s most shocking age gap

When a 56-year-old superstar played hero to a 16-year-old starlet just a few years after playing her grandfather, more than a few eyebrows were raised.
The issue of age gap between leading men and women in Indian cinema has been brought up many times in the last few years.

Actors in their 40s and 50s have been called out for starring opposite heroines 20-30 years their junior. Yet, the trend continues. And it is not a new trend too. It is something that has existed for decades. Perhaps the most shocking example of this is from a 1979 film.

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where a 56-year-old superstar romanced a 16-year-old actress, just a few years after he played her grandfather on screen. (Also read: Radhika Madan addresses 27-year age gap with Sarfira co-star Akshay Kumar, talks about their ‘intense chemistry’)

Indian cinema’s most shocking age gap

Sridevi is one of the most successful and impactful stars Indian cinema has seen. While many remember her as a leading actress of the 80s and 90s, she started her career as a child artist in the 60s, initially working in Tamil and Telugu films. In 1972, when she was 9, she appeared in Badi Panthulu. The reigning Telugu superstar NT Rama Rao—known popularly as NTR—played her grandfather in the film.

In 1978, Sridevi transitioned to lead roles with films like Padaharella Vayasu. The following year, at the age of 16, she played NTR’s heroine in Vetagaadu. At 56, the superstar was 40 years her senior, a case of one of the most shocking age gaps in Indian cinema. There have been larger age gaps in Indian films.

For instance, Amitabh Bachchan was 46 years older than Jiah Khan in Nishabd. But that film was centred on the gap. In Vetagaadu, Sridevi and NTR’s characters were supposed to be of a similar age bracket. That, coupled with the fact that he had played her grandfather in another film just seven years prior, makes this quite unsavoury.

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Internet reactions to the age gap

A mashup of video clips from Badi Panthulu and Vetagaadu was shared recently on social media with users discussing the wild age gap. “This level of creepery will never be ever seen again in any industry.

I hope..Gosh Baby Sridevi had to through too much to feed her family,” one user wrote. Another echoed the sentiment and added, “While this kind of creepiness doesn’t happen to this extent anymore but there are still massive age gaps between heroes and their heroines.”

Another pointed out the irony that this is not even the largest age gap for an NTR film. “Interesting trivia: this is not even the largest age gap in NTR’s career. He starred with Vani Viswanath (then 21) when he was 69 in Samrat Ashoka (1992). That would make an age gap of 48 years – this might even be the highest in all of Indian cinema,” read the comment.

NTR and Sridevi’s careers

NTR is considered one of the biggest superstars in Telugu cinema history. After ruling the silver screen for three decades, he quit cinema for politics and was elected the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for three terms.

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He died in 1996 at the age of 72. Sridevi brought her south success to Bollywood in the 80s and reigned as the country’s numero uno actress for much of the 90s. After a brief hiatus, she returned to films in 2009, but her career was cut short with her death in 2018. She was 54.

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Saif Ali Khan accepts he needs security after stabbing incident ‘You must lock doors and be careful’

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Saif Ali Khan accepts he needs security after stabbing incident ‘You must lock doors and be careful’

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has opened up about increasing security after a traumatic stabbing incident in January. Khan, who had to undergo multiple surgeries, discussed his belief in security before the incident and the lessons he learned. He emphasized the importance of locking doors and being cautious, as many people do not have access to security Khan also.

Saif Ali Khan, a popular Bollywood actor, has faced criticism for working with Pakistani actor Fawad Khan in the film Abir Gulaal. The actor suffered multiple injuries and underwent multiple surgeries before being discharged after being hospitalized for five days. Following the incident, security at his residence was intensified and he hired Ronit Roy’s agency, Security.

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Saif is set to star in the Siddharth Anand-backed Netflix film Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins, directed by Kookie Gulati and Robbie Grewal. The heist action thriller stars Jaideep Ahlawat, Nikita Dutta, and Kunal Kapoor in lead roles. It is scheduled to premiere on 25 April and Protection, also known as AceSquad Security LLP, for his protection emphasized the need.

Ridhi Dogra has responded to backlash over working with Fawad Khan, stating that she collaborated with him when the government permitted it. She also co-stars with Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor in Abir Gulaal. Dogra expressed her anger over the Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted in at least 26 people losing their lives for smarter security measures.

Dogra posted a note on X, formerly known as Twitter, expressing her anger over the terrorist attacks in Kashmir. She argued that it is time for good Muslims to reject the monsters and call them out, breaking ties with people and places that remain silent or have ties elsewhere. We take so much for granted. You must lock doors and be careful. It’s the reality of Dogra added that it is time to stop being gracious for monsters in the name of humanity.

In other news, Bollywood actress Ridhi Dogra has responded to backlash over working with Pakistani actor Fawad Khan in Abir Gulaal, stating that she can open her arms and close them too when needed Mumbai, April 2025 — Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has broken his silence following the recent stabbing incident on a film set, acknowledging the importance of personal security and expressing gratitude that the situation was brought under control without more.

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The incident occurred last week during the shooting of a film in Mumbai when a man and crew in the entertainment world. reportedly gained unauthorized access to the set and You grow up thinking this kind of thing won’t happen to you, but it attempted to attack a crew member with a sharp object. While Saif was not harmed, the close call has prompted the actor to reflect on Speaking to the media for the first time since.

He admitted that while fame often comes with public attention, it can also bring unexpected and sometimes dangerous situations. “You never think someone will just walk in with a knife. It’s unsettling,” Saif added. “I’ve always liked my independence, but this has been a wake-up call The actor confirmed that he will tighter protocols will be enforced on set, especially in.

Crowded or public shooting locations. The film’s production team has also issued a statement, confirming that enhanced measures are now in place Mumbai Police have taken the accused into custody and are investigating the motives behind the attack. Industry insiders say the event has sparked broader discussions about security for celebrities The incident, Saif said, “ does. today’s world.”

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