Bollywood films, which have started to explore subjects beyond a boy falling for a girl kinda romance, have featured complexities of queer relationships in films such as Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan and Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, both starring Ayushmann Khurrana as the lead along with Jitendra Kumar in the former and Vaani Kapoor in the latter. In order to celebrate the Pride Month as the LGBTQA+ communities gear up to celebrate all kinds of love, theatres will be re-releasing these movies this week, on June 21.
From Friday onwards, fans can catch these movies in their nearest cinemas. While both these films are produced by T-Series, a statement issued by the production revealed that these films are returning to theatres, to entertain and serve as powerful reminders of the diversity and resilience within the LGBTQIA+ community. This initiative aims at honoring their identities and encourages broader acceptance and understanding, making Pride Month a meaningful celebration on the silver screen.
What is Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan about?
Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan beautifully portrays the lives of two gay men deeply in love, navigating the challenges of gaining familial acceptance. Their journey unfolds with poignant realism, reflecting the complexities faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals in their quest for love and understanding. Featuring an ensemble cast of Gajraj Rao, Neena Gupta, Manavi Gagroo, Pankhuri Awasthy Rode, among others, it originally released on February 21, 2020.
What is Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui about?
Meanwhile, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui tells the unique tale of Manu, a bodybuilder from Chandigarh, who unexpectedly falls for Maanvi, a male Zumba teacher disguised as a woman. Their love story brims with humor and heart, yet is tested when the truth surfaces, challenging societal norms and personal convictions. Directed by Abhishek Kapoor, the film originally released on December 10, 2021.
