Mumbai, March 25 Bollywood actor Imran Khan, popularly known as Jai in the superhit movie Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, believes that the stories and characters in today's films are lacking empathy, kindness, and emotional depth.
During an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on Reddit, the actor shared his thoughts and feelings while interacting with fans and reflecting on the current state of cinema in Bollywood.
A fan wrote, "Nowadays, it's just cash-grab sequels with little to no relevance from its predecessor, and action films almost every other week, missing the good old genre. You used to be the king of this feel-good genre, and we really need more of this now. I was super excited to hear about your comeback with Danish Aslam's 'Adhure Hum Adhure Tum'."
"I had been waiting for Netflix to announce their 2026 slate and was very disappointed not to get a glimpse/teaser of your upcoming film."
Responding to the comment, Imran said, "Thank you! I agree, I feel like there are certain emotional notes that are largely unrepresented in movies nowadays; there's a distinct lack of empathy, kindness, and responsibility in our stories and characters."
Talking about his movie, he further added, "We consciously crafted 'Adhure Hum Adhure Tum' to cater to these under-represented ideas. The film is currently in post-production, and we hope to release it in the later part of this year, but that decision rests with Netflix."
Talking about Imran Khan, the actor made his Bollywood debut with Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na in 2008, where his portrayal of Jai became one of the most loved and relatable characters among audiences.
The film also starred Genelia D'Souza and Prateik Babbar, among others, and continues to enjoy a cult following even after 18 years of its release.
Imran went on to feature in films like I Hate Luv Storys, Delhi Belly, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan and Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu.
Imran, who is also the nephew of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, was last seen in Katti Batti (2015).
Since then, the actor has stayed away from films for nearly a decade.
He is now set to make his comeback with his upcoming project, 'Adhure Hum Adhure Tum'.