Published 16:51 IST, February 6th 2020

'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan' actor Jitendra Kumar recalls first meeting with Ayushmann

Jitendra Kumar, who will be seen with actor Ayushmann Khurrana in Hitesh Kewalya's 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan', revealed his first encounter with his co-star.

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Hitesh Kewalya's upcoming family entertainer Shubh Mangal Zyada Savdhaan is one of most anticipated films of new year for interesting plot that deals with social taboo on homosexuality. Actors Ayushmann Khurrana and Kota Factory fame Jitendra Kumar have left stone unturned in ir portrayal as lovers in sneak peek shown through trailer that released earlier last month. ir onscreen chemistry has been lauded by viewers through comments on social media updates.

Jitendra Kumar has revealed that shoot of film wasn't his first interaction with Vicky Dor actor and recalled days when Ayushmann Khurrana had visited IIT Kharagpur to cover an ongoing fest in 2009. actor had won second season of reality television show MTV Roadies in 2004 and as fans of show, Jitendra and his friends had met him and clicked photographs with him.

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He went down memory lane and recalled that y had even reached Ayushmann's room and interacted with him. Ayushmann had n shared his college life experiences with Jitendra Kumar and his friends. Kumar furr revealed that y had even spoken about subject of homosexuality n. Little did he kw that 10 years down line, he would be working in a film toger with Ayushmann.

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At a recent media interaction, Jitendra Kumar also revealed that as soon as he heard that Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan dealt with a gay love story, it was obvious for him that re would be romance involved in it. He also said that portrayal of concept of two guys falling in love and ir feelings for each or was important. He furr added that he was t hesitant regarding script or kissing scene as makers made m feel very comfortable about it.

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About film

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan is a comedy-drama film. It follows journey of romance between two men, played by Ayushmann Khurrana and Jitendra Kumar. movie shows challenges that gay couple goes through in homophobic society to get deserved acceptance. This movie delivers a crucial mess on homosexuality with a healthy dose of laughter. film is scheduled to release in aters on February 21, 2020.

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16:51 IST, February 6th 2020