Lots of love for ‘Badhaai Ho’

CONGRATULATIONS were in order for the team of Badhaai Ho as the movie has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark (about R1.95bn) at the box office. Actor Ayushmann Khurrana said it validates his choice of scripts.

“It gives me more confidence that my script selection is right. I’ve always made my own decisions and selected a script on my convictions. It’s a great validation and a great boost to my confidence, as far as choosing the scripts is concerned,” Ayushmann said.

In Badhaai Ho, the actor, who has chosen unconventional scripts since debuting with Vicky Donor – on sperm donation – stars as a grown-up son who has the dilemma of dealing with society when his parents tell him they are expecting a child.

The movie has been embraced by audiences for its sensitive handling of a subject not often talked about in cinema, as well as for its gripping dialogues, entertaining screenplay and endearing performances by Ayushmann and Sanya Malhotra. Veterans Surekha Sikri, Neena Gupta and Gajraj Rao also star in the movie.

Badhaai Ho is the second Rs 100 crore film by Junglee Pictures after Alia Bhatt-starrer Raazi. The movie entered the Rs 100 crore club on its 17th day since the release.

Director Amit Ravindernath Sharma said the film was made with honesty and conviction from each person involved in the project.

“I think the same translated on-screen and we are grateful for all the love the film has received,” Sharma said. | IANS