Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar’s movies on social taboos

Having worked together, and separately, in innumerable movies, the actors explain their choices

Especially in the recent past, Bollywood has seen many films around taboo subjects in society, sparking many a debate. Indeed, the current generation of Bollywood actors are a more socially conscious, vocal lot.

Known for his unique, clutter-breaking, conversation-starting social entertainers that mirror society’s deep-seated issues and taboos, Ayushmann Khurrana even started an ‘Ayushmann Khurrana’ genre of cinema. The actor is clear that when one sets out to change perceptions and beliefs, one must trigger a dialogue and start a debate. “I’ve strongly believed that constructive conversation can help us improve society at large. My films have tried to do that,” he says, clearly proud of his body of work.

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