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You need a mass or a mainstream hero to do this subject to normalize it, this is the perfect time: Ayushmann Khurrana on playing a homosexual character in ‘Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan’

National Award-winning actor Ayushmann Khurrana is lapping up accolades from all over ever since the trailer of his upcoming film Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan has been revealed. Written and directed by Hitesh Kewalya the film is not a sequel to 2017 hit Shubh Mangal Saavdhan that also starred Bhumi Pednekar in the lead but is a continuation of the franchise. The first picture dealt with the problem of erectile dysfunction but Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan is a gay love story where Ayushmann plays a homosexual character that has to win over the family of his lover played by Jitendra Kumar. 

In an interview with an entertainment portal, Ayushmann opened up on the fact that he had no apprehensions whatsoever playing a homosexual character. He said, “You need a mass or a mainstream hero to do this subject to normalize it. This is the perfect time. I have always been a risk-taker. It’s a character I am playing. What’s the qualm or negative side in this?”

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Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan’s trailer is already creating waves on the internet and is full of innuendoes from the cult love story Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, including the very famous and iconic train scene. The makers are hoping that the audience sees the film like any other love story and Ayushmann is hopeful that the film brings some change in the society. 

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan also stars Neena Gupta and Gajraj Rao in pivotal roles. The film is slated to release on February 21, 2020.

(Source: India Today) 

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