Producer Aanand L Rai has announced that Ayushmann Khurrana will return in a sequel to Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, this time playing the role of a gay man. The 2017 comedy starred Ayushmann along with Bhumi Pednekar and dealt with the touchy subject of erectile dysfunction.
The sequel titled Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan will tackle the story of a conservative family struggling to accept the fact that their son is gay. Ayushmann is set to return as the lead, playing what is still considered a brave role for male actors in Bollywood. Reportedly, Bhumi is not expected to return. Mirzapur actor Divyendu Sharma has been roped in to play the pivotal role of Ayushmann’s partner.
The makers have released a tongue-in-cheek teaser for the upcoming film, highlighting the queer romance. Take a look.
“It is one of the most brilliant films that I have read in a long time and it handles the subject of homosexuality really sensitively. It is a pleasure to collaborate again with the master storyteller of our times. It is an out and out entertaining film that will also make you think and that’s the hallmark of good cinema”Ayushmann told IANS
R. S. Prasanna who directed Shubh Mangal Saavdhan will not be returning since he is busy with other projects. Hitesh Kewalya, writer of the original, will step into the director’s shoes for Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan. The sequel is set to go on the floors in September and will release on Valentine’s Day 2020.
Meanwhile, Ayushmann is set to reteam with Bhumi in Stree-director Amar Kaushik’s next Bala, which started shooting recently. He also has Anubhav Sinha’s Article 15 in his kitty.
(With Inputs From: Peeping Moon, IANS)
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