Mumbai: Ayushmann Khuraana and Jitendra Kumar are winning over hearts with their chemistry in the trailer and songs of their upcoming film Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan. The actors who are attempting to break stereotypes around same-sex relationships with the film, shared their real-life same-sex kiss story during film's promotion.
Ayushmann and Jitendra shared their same-sex kiss story during promotion of Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan at a college in Mumbai.
The actors interacted with the students and said the campus atmosphere reminds them of their college days.
Ayushmann shared he had to kiss a guy as it was part of dare during his Rodies days. On the other hand, Jitendra had to kiss not one but four guys as he was being ragged as college freshie at IIT Kharagpur.
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The 35-year-old actor is the first leading hero to ever portray the role of a gay man, breaking the prevailing stereotypes on a such a sensitive issue.
Known for choosing films on taboo subjects, Ayushmann said that the positive response to Shubh Mangal Zyaaa Savdhan trailer proves that India is ready for films based on a same-sex couple.
Helmed by Hitesh Kewalya, the forthcoming movie narrates the story of the central duo, played by Ayushmann and his love interest Jitendra, and their journey into convincing their parents, the society and themselves to stay together.
The romantic comedy flick with a powerful message is set to hit the big theatres on February 21.
