Published 17:04 IST, January 16th 2020

Ayushmann Khurrana feels proud as an Indian after abolition of Article 377

Ayushmann Khurrana talked about his film Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan in a recent interview and said that he felt proud after the abolition of Article 377.

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Ayushmann Khurrana will next be seen in his upcoming film Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan. movie will deal with same-sex relationships in India and will talk about problems that such couples face in country and how y overcome m. Speaking about his forthcoming film to a global news ncy, Ayushmann said that he felt proud as an Indian when Article 377 was struck down by Country's Supreme Court. 

Ayushmann Khurrana on Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan and abolition of Article 377

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Speaking to a news ncy about his upcoming film Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, Ayushmann Khurrana revealed that he felt proud after Article 377 was struck down by Supreme Court. He stated that human beings are born equals and should be treated as equals. He added that who y are, whom y love, what ir choices are should never be questioned in a free country. However, he said that, sadly, that really happened everywhere and evolving to become a better society was always a process, always a work in progress.

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He furr praised Indian Supreme Court and stated that he was grateful that our nation had also evolved with time. Ayushmann said that striking down of Article 377 was a historic step towards encouraging inclusivity in country. He also revealed that he was proud of India when judgement was passed.

Later, Ayushmann Khurrana said that he felt like he needed to do a film like Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan as he wanted to do his bit for Indian LGBTQ community. Bala actor revealed that he had been born and brought up in a small city, which is why while growing up he did t have an adequate understanding of this subject. He added that he has seen his perspective about LGBTQ community evolve and he slowly recognised societal stigma and stereotypes associated with community at large and it pained him. 

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Ayushmann Khurrana furr told ncy that Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan would be a film that fostered spirit of inclusivity and individuality. He said that he had to back this important project and do his bit to raise more awareness around this sensitive issue. It was an hour for him and Anand L. Rai sir (Producer) felt that through Hitesh Kewalya's vision, he could be entrusted to play this important role on screen and take a very important mess to as many families and parents in India. 

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He added that this film was his attempt at celebrating individuality of all Indians and championing inclusivity that truly defines us all as human beings. Ayushmann Khurrana will be playing a homosexual man in film. Alongside Ayushmann, movie will also star Neena Gupta, Gajraj Rao, Jeetendra Kumar and Maanvi Gagroo in prominent roles. movie is directed by Hitesh Kewalya and is co-produced by T-Series and Colour Yellow Production. movie is set to release on February 21, 2020. 

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17:04 IST, January 16th 2020