Published 22:55 IST, December 23rd 2019

Akshay Kumar comments on why IVF was talked about in hushed tones

Akshay Kumar is set to star next in Good Newwz, which deals with the topic of IVF. In an interview, he talks about the hushed tone that is used for such topics

Reported by: Siddharth Iyer
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Akshay Kumar's upcoming comedy-drama, Good Newwz, touches upon several taboo topics that are often t discussed openly. main story of film revolves around two married couples trying to conceive through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). However, in a twist, sperm of two couples get exchanged during process, leading to comical confusion. t only does film star Akshay but it also features talented actors Kareena Kapoor Khan, Diljit Dosanjh and Kiara Advani in lead roles. In an exclusive interview with an entertainment website called Spotboye, Akshay spoke about how his film tackles subject of IVF and also reveals that a TV Channel censored word 'sperm', furr emphasising how such subjects need to be destigmatized in India.

Akshay Kumar reveals how word sperm was censored by a TV Channel

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In interview, Akshay Kumar spoke about how people still spoke about topics like IVF in hushed tones. However, his film Good Newwz would go a long way in proving that IVF is indeed a boon. He furr talked about how a TV Channel recently beeped out word 'sperm' in  promo for his film, which Akshay said was rar counterproductive. He added that he was shocked when he learnt of this censorship. 

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Akshay Kumar stated that if y would do such things, n it defeated  purpose of entire promo. He added that entire film was based on very subject and if one were to beep out word, sperm, n one would understand meaning of promo. Previously, in ar interview, Akshay had stated that Good Newwz was one of best films that he had done in his entire career. 

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He revealed that he had seen final cut of film. He added that last 20 minutes of movie are emotional and moments touch your heart. He said that he had done around 140 films by w and he considered Good Newwz to be one of his best. 

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20:48 IST, December 23rd 2019