Age is the new edge in Bollywood gossip. On one side, veterans like Ajay Devgn and Madhavan are embracing age-appropriate, grounded roles in De De Pyaar De 2—a welcome break from CGI superheroes and glossy, over-the-top action [1].
Meanwhile, SRK is the talk of Jawan for reasons beyond stunts. In a divisive casting moment, Riddhi Dogra plays the 60-year-old AMMA and Deepika Padukone appears as his dead mother, prompting lively debate about aging on screen and star power in contemporary hits [1].
The tension between legacy and youth is spilling into the business side, too. Maddock’s upcoming slate shows producers leaning into younger-led stories while keeping the fame engine running [2].
• Vedang Raina & Naomika Saran to star in a Romantic comedy. Look tests already done. May go on floors in early 2026 or Summer 2026 [2]. • Ananya Panday & Sparsh Srivastava in talks to star in a Zombie love story [2]. • Mahavatar to go on floors in the last quarter of 2026 [2].
Bottom line: Bollywood is balancing age-credible storytelling with fresh, youth-forward bets. Watch Maddock’s slate and the casting twists that hint at how audiences want disruption without abandoning star appeal [1][2].
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Maddock projects: Vedang Raina and Naomika Saran romcom; Ananya Panday and Sparsh Srivastava zombie love story; Mahavatar 2026.
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