Akhil Chadha, played by Vicky Kaushal in Bad Newz, is becoming the new internet crush. The boisterous lover boy from Karol Bagh, who has the smoothest dance moves, unmatched charm, and pickup lines that can make you blush but also slightly cringe, is not new to the screen. But girls have been gaga over the sweet boy with a good heart and good looks. Well, if we go back to last year, Rocky Randhawa, another Dilli ka lover boy played by Ranveer Singh in RRKPK had us in a chokehold. So, while we love the charm of these men, would you actually swipe right on them IRL? Here’s the reality of dating in 2024.

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What attracts us to men like Rocky and Akhil?

Well, to begin with, we love the kind of energy men like Akhil and Rocky bring to the screen. They are the kind of men who would stand in front of us like a wall if someone even tried to speak in a louder tone. Expressive to the core, they will get your name tattooed and show it off with their hot gym bod. We all love the idea of being filmy, and when such heartthrobs come ticking all the boxes, it is hard to resist them. After all, Rani did end up with her Rocky, and Saloni ended up with her Akhil.

It’s 2024, and we love men who don’t need to hide behind their big male egos and machismo. We appreciate the boys who wear their hearts on their big dolle, can cry a river at the thought of a breakup, and are ready to make all those extra efforts to win you back. In short, men who understand your worth and make you feel seen and heard. So, it’s no surprise we love characters like Akhil and Rocky, even if they are loud, a little all over the place, and have a swag that’s borderline cringe.

What makes them unattractive in real life?

Now, be honest. If you come across men like Rocky or Akhil, would you swipe right on them? Say you meet an actual Rocky on Instagram. What’s the probability that his big, gaudy gold chains won’t be the next screenshot in your girl chat? Or Akhil’s chaap shop wouldn’t become the next ‘so West Delhi’ joke?

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The thing about such people in real life is that no matter how big-hearted and goofy they are, you would always want someone more polished and maybe less of a show-off. Someone who has the willpower to listen and not act like a baby. Because if we needed kids, we would make them, and that’s the real deal about dating in 2024.

We want someone with their own career and ambitions who respects and supports ours. Not someone who wants us to sit at home cause Papaji can provide for the family. A partner who, in the heat of the moment, doesn’t make us the victim of their brash tone and masculinity. Someone who can stand up for us and not make us cave to his family’s demands. Mummy ko bura nahi lagna chahiye, but keep us in your thoughts too, boo.

So, back to the original question, would you date a Rocky or Akhil in real life, or are they just fascinating as long as they are fictional? What are your thoughts about dating in 2024?

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