R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh are winning the internet with the recent trailer of their upcoming film, ' Aap Jaisa Koi '. The video was shared with the caption “barabari wala pyaar”, and the actress has now shared her thoughts on it. Madhavan also spoke about how respect is often misunderstood in relationships, citing an example from his own life.
R Madhavan about the importance of respect in a relationship
At the recent trailer launch event, Fatima stated that an equal love is one where people respect each other and value one another’s opinions. She believes that in a secure relationship, such views would not be dismissed outright.

Actor R Madhavan shared a personal experience to explain the importance of respect and how it is often misconstrued in relationships. "Mere saath hua tha ki ek baar jab galti se maine kisi speech mein ek ladki ko PYT, Pretty Young Thing bol diya and I didn’t mean to objectify and it was something that was meant as a compliment jab hum school mein thayy. Par woh maine baad mein realise ki yeh ek objectification ho gaya hai. Toh woh joh barabari hai woh koi samajh nahi paaya hai," he shared.

Trailer of Aap Jaisa Koi
In the newly released trailer, Madhavan’s character—a Sanskrit teacher—is seen struggling under the pressure of a family that holds regressive views on love, marriage, and family. The on-screen chemistry between Fatima and Madhavan, along with their visible age difference, has piqued audience interest.
About 'Aap Jaisa Koi'
Director Vivek Soni shared that 'Aap Jaisa Koi' blends classic romance with contemporary themes to subtly address patriarchy without sounding preachy. The film, written by Radhika Anand and Jehan Handa, is set to premiere on OTT on July 11.