(2020) is a groundbreaking Hindi romantic comedy that serves as the first mainstream Bollywood film to place a same-sex relationship at the center of its narrative. Directed and written by Hitesh Kewalya , the film is a spiritual successor to the 2017 hit Shubh Mangal Saavdhan , once again exploring sensitive societal themes through a lens of humor and middle-class realism. Plot Summary
The story follows (Ayushmann Khurrana) and Aman (Jitendra Kumar), two men deeply in love who must navigate the conservative hurdles of Aman’s traditional family. The conflict ignites when Aman’s father, Shankar Tripathi (Gajraj Rao), catches the couple sharing a kiss during a train journey. What follows is a chaotic and comedic struggle as Kartik refuses to back down, determined to gain the family's acceptance while the parents desperately try to "cure" Aman and marry him off to a girl. Core Themes and Social Impact
A significant portion of the film explores the denial and slow transition toward empathy within a middle-class family. Cast and Performances
Critics from Cinema Escapist highlighted that the film treats Kartik and Aman as an ordinary couple, focusing on their love rather than making their orientation a punchline.
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