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Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan has progressive take on homosexuality, read details

Ayushmann Khurrana's Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan is Bollywood's fun yet progressive portrayal of homosexuality. In one of the instances of the trailer, Khurrana could be seen speaking about homophobia with a loudspeaker in his hand when Jitendra's family tries to marry him off with a girl.

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan has progressive take on homosexuality, read details
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BANGALORE, First Published Jan 20, 2020, 5:35 PM IST

After taking on the problem of erectile dysfunction in Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, makers of the film took a progressive turn towards the concept of same-sex couples as they dropped the fiery trailer of Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan on Monday.

The trailer featured Ayushmann Khurrana and web-series Kota Factory fame Jitendra Kumar, in the lead as the gay couple - Kartik and Aman. The film narrates the story of the central duo and their journey into convincing their parents, the society and themselves to stay together.

In one of the instances of the trailer, Khurrana could be seen speaking about homophobia with a loudspeaker in his hand when Jitendra's family tries to marry him off with a girl.

The trailer makes an interesting yet bold turn when Khurrana and Kumar kiss each other amidst the wedding ceremonies of the latter.

The film, which is a light-hearted comedy, can be seen as a progressive attempt towards the acceptance of same-sex couples - an issue that continues to remain a taboo in India even after a year of its decriminalisation by the Supreme Court.

Helmed by Hitesh Kewalya and produced by Bhushan Kumar, the film is the second instalment of the much-acclaimed Shubh Mangal Saavdhan film, which was released in 2017.

Besides the lead duo, the film also features actors Neena Gupta, Gajraj Rao, Manurishi Chaddha and Maanvi Gagroo.

The romantic comedy flick with a powerful message is set to hit the theatres on February 21.

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