7 years of Shubh Mangal Saavdhan: How Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar broke taboos with a twist of humour

Marking seven years since its release, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan stands out as a comedy that successfully brought the conversation about erectile dysfunction into the mainstream.

7 years of Shubh Mangal Saavdhan

Seven years have passed since Ayushmann Khurrana released another film, this one featuring a twisted yet important subject. Yes, we are talking about Shubh Mangal Saavdhan the 2017 film that featured Bhumi Pednekar as the female lead. R. S. Prasanna directed the romantic comedy film Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, which Krishika Lulla and Aanand L. Rai produced. The director remade his 2013 film Kalyana Samayal Saadham in Hindi. The film's plot centres on a man whose erectile dysfunction affects his relationship with his fiancé and family. The film made its debut on September 1, 2017. In case you plan to revisit Shubh Mangal Saavdhan on OTT, you can stream the film on ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium).

Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar’s characters

Ayushmann plays Mudit in the film, while Bhumi plays Sugandha. But when Mudit's erectile dysfunction becomes a public secret two days before the wedding, it nearly derails the ceremony due to interference from both families. After trying every possible cure for his ailment, Mudit finds himself in a hilarious state of chaos.

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When questioned about his time working with Ayushmann and Bhumi during the release of Shubh Mangal Saavdhan Prasanna gushed that working with them is a director's delight. Their performance in Dum Laga Ke Haisha solidified his admiration for them. They all agreed that they would be perfect for their film. Meeting them was like meeting a filmmaker's soulmate.

Bhumi Pednekar's thoughts on the film

Meanwhile, Bhumi shared that she holds this film in the highest regard. It broaches a taboo subject that few people, including couples, would dare broach. The actor is truly hoping that this discussion begins. According to her, the film is ideal for families because it depicts beautiful chaos and is full of fun and entertainment.

With Ayushmann once again at the helm and Bhumi making a cameo appearance, the spiritual successor, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan hit theatres on February 21, 2020.

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