While Bollywood's reigning King of Romance diversifies into thrillers like 'Jawan' and 'Pathaan,' fans are asking: Who will rescue us from this romance drought? Cue Imran Khan, the "Romantic Hero 2.0" we didn't know we needed until now.

Remember that cheeky banter with Aditi (Genelia D'souza) in 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na'? That same spark reignited when a fan's comment on Instagram got a sly response from Imran: "Chalo Aditi, let's leave this to the Internet…1 million likes, and I will make it happen." Boom! The Internet went wild.

So, why Imran Khan? Why now? The Hindi film industry is no stranger to 'chocolate boys' who vanish faster than you can say 'I Hate Luv Storys.' Dino Morea, Fardeen Khan, Aftab Shivdasani, Vivek Oberoi, Zayed Khan, Neil Nitin Mukesh—they've all had their moments. But Imran Khan, with his effortless charm and screen presence, seems to offer something different—a real shot at filling Bollywood's romance void. Can he be our new Knight in Shining Amour? Time and likes will tell.

Ah, Imran Khan! Not just another pretty face, folks. This guy has been making rom-com waves since he first stole hearts as the adorable Jai in "Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na." He's not just a flash in the pan, like some of his 'chocolate boy' predecessors. Nope, Imran has been the face of both box office winners and critically-acclaimed gems. From the youthful romances of "I Hate Luv Storys" to the sibling shenanigans of "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan," he's set the bar for what a Bollywood leading man should be.

But wait, there's more! Imran isn't just your on-screen Mr. Perfect; he's got an off-screen persona to match. The man was #HusbandGoals until tabloids buzzed with news of a split between him and his wife, Avantika Malik. But hey, everyone's human, right? Still, there's no denying that his blend of on-screen charisma and off-screen authenticity make him a perennial fan favorite. So, who better to wear the crown of Bollywood's Romance King in the making? No one, we say!

Ah, the age-old saga of Imran vs. Ranbir! The debate started back in 2008, when Imran's "Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na" gave stiff competition to Ranbir's fledgling filmography. Cut to 2011, and things went, well, rockstar for one and belly-up for the other. Ranbir rode the wave of heartache all the way to the bank with "Rockstar," while Imran's foray as a quirky journalist in "Delhi Belly" gave us a taste of his versatility. But while Ranbir kept smashing it with films like "Barfi!" and "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani," Imran's box office game got, let's say, stuck in the mud.

You know your luck's run dry when a roster of big-name directors can't save you. Vishal Bhardwaj, Milan Luthria, Punit Malhotra, Nikkhil Advani—the list of directors who couldn't help Imran hit the box office bullseye is like a Who's Who of Bollywood. His flicks post-2011, including "Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola" and "Katti Batti," were far from blockbusters. Even "Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu," a film that could've been his redemption song, hummed a moderate tune at best. So while Ranbir keeps soaring, Imran seems stuck at the starting line, but hey, everyone loves an underdog, right?