Ayushmann Khurrana recites a thought-provoking poem as Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan clocks 2 years

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan clocked two years today. As the movie turned 2, Khurrana penned a note where he mentioned that awareness among our countrymen on the LGBTQIA+ community in mainstream cinema has been created by films like Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui and now Badhaai Do. Talking to his Instagram handle, he shared a video clip where he was heard reciting a poem as he pays a tribute to the LGBTQIA+ community. He said that he has considered himself as a medium to tell stories via his movies to bring positive changes in the society.

Sharing the video, he wrote, “I have always considered myself merely a vehicle or a medium to tell stories that hopefully will affect positive social change. I was thrilled with how audiences reacted to the strong message about gender inclusivity that #ShubhMangalZyadaSaavdhan (SMZS) delivered, making it a unique success story.”

He added, “I think awareness among our countrymen has been created by films like Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui and now Badhaai Do. I believe we are moving in the right direction. SMZS and CKA will be remembered as baby steps towards a bigger impact.”

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Directed by Hitesh Kewalya, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan revolved around same-sex marriage. Ayushmann Khurrana and Jitendra Kumar played the role of the lead couple.

On the work front, Ayushmann will be seen next in Anubhav Sinha’s Anek. He also has Doctor G and Aanand L. Rai produced Action Hero.

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