ACTOR Ayushmann Khurrana
addressed concerns around infidelity in the film, asserting that the
upcoming comedy does not endorse such
themes and is designed as a wholesome
family entertainer.
Responding to questions about the storyline, Khurrana clarified that while the
narrative revolves around complex interpersonal dynamics, it avoids promoting
extra-marital relationships.
He said, "Yeh film inn charun ke beech
mein kya chal raha hai uspe hai. At the
same time, I think yeh jo mera role hai
Prajapati Pandey ka... He is a green flag.
He is a complete green flag, uska moral
Compass bilkul correct hai... We are not
promoting any infidelity because it is a
family film. Everyone will enjoy watching
it. It is just a comedy of errors. Ismein aisa
kuch nahi hai ke Prajapati ka kissi ke saath
affair hai. Aisa kuch bhi nahi hai..." (This
film is about what's happening between
these four characters. At the same time, I
think my role, Prajapati Pandey... he is a
green flag. He is a complete green flag; his
moral compass is absolutely correct. We
are not promoting any infidelity because
it is a family film. Everyone will enjoy
watching it. It is just a comedy of errors.
There is nothing in it that suggests Prajapati
is having an affair with anyone. There is
nothing like that at all.)
When asked about balancing socially
sensitive themes with family-friendly storytelling, Khurrana underlined the responsibility he feels as both an actor and a parent. "It is a very big responsibility.
Being
a family man, I feel that I should make a
film that my kids can watch. In fact, I took
my kids to this edit. They really loved it.
So, that's my barometer. A benchmark is
set there. If the kids like the film, it becomes
like a wholesome family film. And Pati
Patni Aur Wo Do is the same film. Where
everyone will enjoy it. It will be fun. It will
be a good, fun, comedy film. People will
watch it," he said.
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana is set to
bring back the charm of classic situational
comedy with his upcoming film Pati Patni
AurWoh Do, which draws inspiration from
the golden era of Hindi cinema.
The family entertainer taps into a storytelling tradition rooted in misunderstandings, character-driven humour, and
layered narratives that have long resonated
with audiences, as per a press statement.
Speaking about the film, Ayushmann said
in the statement, "Pati Patni Aur Woh Do
is a situational comedy in its purest, most
classic form. The idea traces its roots back
to the legacy of Sanjeev Kumar. I have
been a big fan of his work. Humour from
films of that era emerged from misunderstandings, timing, and character
dynamics.
I've always admired that style
of storytelling, seen in timeless films like
Padosan, Chupke Chupke, Angoor and Gol
Maal. They are a laugh riot and I'm hoping Pati Patni Aur Woh Do will also be the
same for people."
He further credited director Mudassar
Aziz for shaping the film's tone. "With this
film, Mudassar Aziz has crafted something
that carries forward that spirit of clever
writing in cinema that celebrates comedy of errors beautifully. This is an out and
out family entertainer meant to be enjoyed
together, where the comedy comes from
a series of errors and misunderstandings,"
he said.
Calling it a nostalgic throwback,
Ayushmann added, "It's a throwback to a
time when storytelling was simple, clean,
and genuinely funny and that's exactly what
we've tried to recreate here. I'm a big fan
of such cinema and it was truly refreshing for me to see someone wanting to
make that kind of film and celebrate the
simplicity of emotions."
Directed by Mudassar Aziz, Pati Patni
Aur Woh Do stars Khurrana alongside
Sara Ali Khan, Wamiqa Gabbi, and
Rakul Preet Singh in lead roles.
The film also features Vijay Raaz,
Tigmanshu Dhulia, Ayesha Raza,
and Durgesh Kumar in pivotal parts.
The theatrical release
scheduled for May 15,
2026.
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