Who will play Ayushmann's love-interest in 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan?'
What's the story
As we all fondly remember, Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer light-hearted comedy-drama Shubh Mangal Saavdhan had released in 2017.
And now, a sequel of the movie is in the making.
While the previous installment highlighted the sensitive issue of sexual dysfunction in marriage, the new edition is based on a gay love-story.
If you've been wondering which actor will play Ayushmann's same-sex love interest, here's the answer.
Actor
Actor Jitendra Kumar to romance Ayushmann?
According to a BollywoodLife report, actor Jitendra Kumar alias Jeetu, who has been a part of various web-series including the likes of TVF Pitchers, will be seen starring opposite Ayushmann in the sequel film.
"The makers wanted a relatively fresh face and after doing the rounds of auditions, Jitendra fitted all the bills," it adds.
Information
Jeetu has appeared in many famous web series
Jitendra Kumar, popular known as Jeetu, is known for his roles in various comedy-sketches of The Viral Fever (TVF). Some of his successful shows are Permanent Roommates, TVF Pitchers, and the latest sensation Kota Factory. He also recently featured in Gone Kesh alongside Shweta Tripathi.
Twitter Post
Watch the quirky teaser of the film here
Shubh Mangal saavdhan ki safalta ke baad, hum la rahe hain,
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) May 9, 2019
Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan
Hum mehnat zyada kar lengey
Aap pyar thoda zyada de dijiyega@aanandlrai @cypplofficial @hiteshkewalya @ErosNow#Valentines2020 #ShubhMangalZyadaSaavdhan #SMZS pic.twitter.com/ubYBiCEirr
Information
The film will release on Valentine's day, next year
Written and directed by Hitesh Kewalya, and backed by Aanand L. Rai, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan will showcase a gay love story set in small-town India. The movie is slated to release on Valentine's Day, ie. February 14, 2020.
Film
A beautiful story told in quintessential Aanand Rai style: Ayushmann
Talking about the film, Ayushmann commented, "It is a beautiful story told in the quintessential Aanand L Rai style of filmmaking that will touch your hearts and leave a smile on your face."
"It is one of the most brilliant films that I have read in a long time and it handles the subject of homosexuality really sensitively," he added.