Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has given us outstanding performances. From a sperm donor (Vicky Donor, 2012) to a guy suffering from erectile dysfunction (Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, 2017) to a blind pianist (Andhadhun, 2018), the 34-year-old actor has compelled us to fall in love with his storytelling. His next project, after Article 15, is no exception.
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Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, a sequel to Shubh Mangal Saavdhan that featured Bhumi Pednekar, is a love story where Ayushmann is playing a homosexual. In the happy spirit of Pride Month, it brings us great joy to announce that an actor has almost been locked in to play AK’s love interest in the film.
Hint: This actor has the Web world head-over-heels in love with him. He is sweet, funny and simply unforgettable. Also, everyone knows him as ‘Jitu Bhaiya‘.
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According to reports, Jitu Bhaiya alias Jitendra Kumar is rumoured to be a part of the film as the lead opposite Ayushmann. Jitendra was last seen in the Shweta Tripathi starrer Gone Kesh.
A source close to the project revealed, “The character is a small town boy and the makers wanted to take an actor who can pull off the character with ease. The makers wanted a relatively fresh face and after doing the rounds of auditions, Jitendra fitted all the bills. Although he has not signed on the dotted line yet, he is the one.”
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“The Shubh Mangal Saavdhan franchise is our tribute to the churning that keeps our society alive. Every instalment will deal with a topic that touches every person but no one wants to speak about it publicly. Like the first film, this one too will broach a taboo subject with great sensitivity and light humour. I anticipate a lot of conversations and cheer around the second film too,” said producer Aanand L Rai.
Releasing on Valentine’s Day 2020, the film is expected to kick-off in the last week of August and will be shot in a start-to-finish schedule. According to reports, SBZS will clash at the Box Office with Sara Ali Khan-Kartik Aaryan starrer Love Aaj Kal 2 and Disha Patani-Aditya Roy Kapur’s Malang.
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