Published 18:23 IST, October 12th 2019
Ayushmann Khurrana: Other films of the Bala actor on social issues
Ayushmann Khurrana’s next film, Bala, deals with the issue of premature balding and beauty standards in India. Here are other films of him on social issues.
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Ayushmann Khurrana is gearing up for release of his next film, Bala. film also stars Bhumi Pednekar and Yami Gautam in le roles. Bala is being directed by Stree director Amar Kaushik. It is slated to hit atres on vember 7, 2019. Bala is a satirical take on premature balding among young people. Here are some of or movies by Ayushmann Khurrana that highlighted socially relevant issues.
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1. Vicky Dor (2012)
Ayushmann Khurrana me a brave move by debuting with Shoojit Sircar’s Vicky Dor. film was one of initial films to deal with female infertility and sperm donation. He attempted to bring society’s attention to issue at a time when mainstream actor dared to do so. film proved to be highly successful. It also won three National Awards. Ayushmann also won Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
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2. Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015)
Before Dum Laga Ke Haisha released, Ayuhsmann Khurrana h a spree of commercially unsuccessful films and hence he tried to create magic with this film. film was based on topic of body-shaming and unachievable beauty standards in India. film also gave Bollywood ar versatile actor, Bhumi Pednekar. film hit right chord with audience and cast was lauded for ir exceptional performances.
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3. Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017)
With Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, Ayushmann Khurrana played role of a man with erectile dysfunction. For a society where such issues are barely discussed, it was a tough call for him to act in such a film at peak of his career. film was surprisingly a huge hit at box office. A sequel to film is also in making.
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4. Article 15 (2019)
Anubhav Sinha’s Article 15 starring Ayushmann Khurrana dealt with caste discrimination and untouchability. It was inspired by true events based on Article 15 of Indian Constitution that prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth. film was largely based on 2014 Baun gang-rape allegations and 2016 Una flogging incident.
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17:04 IST, October 12th 2019