Ayushmann on Trump's reaction to SMZS: He must watch our film

Ayushmann Khurrana was over the moon as Donald Trump showered praises on Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan. The actor also said that the US President must watch SMZS.

Mumbai: A day after Donald Trump lauded the Bollywood's latest gay rom-com Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, the film's lead actor Ayushmann Khurrana said that it was "great to see a reaction from the US President."

Elated to know Trump's response to the SMZS, the actor further stated that Donald Trump should definitely watch the movie.

"It was great to see a reaction from US President Donald Trump. I certainly hope and wish that this comment is President Trump's gesture of outreach towards the LGBTQ community and that he will persistently and constantly work towards upholding LGBTQ rights in his country," he said.

Ayushmann also added that the post was a surprising tweet from his side. Raising hope, he said that Trump should work for the LGBTQ community in his country as well.

When asked if the US President is taking interest in Bollywood films, Ayushmann added: "He must watch our film. It is important for him."

Trump's praise came after a tweet by human rights campaigner and LGBTQ activist Peter Tatchell posted a praise-filled note for the Ayushmann Khurrana starrer.

"A new #Bollywood rom-com featuring a gay romance is hoping to win over older people, following the decriminalisation of homosexuality. Hurrah!" tweeted Peter Tatchell.

To which Donald Trump tweeted: "Great!"

Besides Ayushmann, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan also stars Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta and Gajraj Rao. The film is written and directed by debutant Hitesh Kewalya.

With inputs from IANS.