Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020)

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan is that rare Bollywood rom-com that feels both breezy and quietly revolutionary, wrapping a same-sex love story in crowd-pleasing laughs without ever treating the romance like a gimmick. Hitesh Kewalya keeps the vibe bright and bustling—full of family chaos, wedding energy, and punchy one-liners—while letting the emotional stakes land with surprising tenderness. Ayushmann Khurrana brings his trademark charm, and Jitendra Kumar matches him with a grounded sweetness that makes their relationship feel lived-in and worth rooting for. It’s not for viewers who want subtle, low-volume drama (it’s proudly mainstream and sometimes broad), but if you’re on the fence, this is an easy-to-love, big-hearted comedy that leaves you lighter than it found you.

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan is clearly trying to do something worthwhile: package a same-sex love story and a push for acceptance into a loud, mainstream Bollywood family rom-com. When it works, the leads are charming and the film’s heart is in the right place, with a few genuinely funny moments and an accessible, crowd-pleasing energy. But the writing can feel uneven, swinging between sincere advocacy and broad farce, so the emotional beats don’t always land and some scenes play more like “message delivery” than storytelling. If you want a nuanced romance or subtle comedy, this may test your patience; if you’re okay with a noisy, slightly messy entertainer that prioritizes visibility and family-drama antics over polish, it’s easier to enjoy.