Being A Transwoman Herself, Screenwriter Gazal Dhaliwal Praises 'Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui'
Known for picking off-beat scripts, Ayushmann Khurrana's recently released film Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, directed by Abhishek Kapoor, is being praised by critics as well as fans, especially for the bold topic that has been carefully handled in the film. The film has been released in theatres on Dec 10.?
For the uninitiated, in the film, Vaani Kapoor plays the role of a trans woman named Maanvi, while Khurrana essays the role of cisgender Manu.
Screenwriter Gazal Dhaliwal who is a transwoman herself and has written for films like?Lipstick under my Burkha, Qarib Qarib Singlle, Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aise Laga and Mismatched among others was so impressed after watching the film that she took to social media to praise the film.?
Calling the film a genuine heart and honest effort, the LGBTQ+ activist said that the Ayushmann Khurrana and Vaani Kapoor starrer took her by surprise.?
"I was moved by #ChandigarhKareAashiqui. I saw genuine heart and honest effort in this attempt to tell a difficult story - especially within the framework of mainstream Hindi cinema."
"I was wary after watching the Trailer, but the film took me by surprise. There are so many nuances of the life of a trans person that it gets right. The self-doubt, the self-confidence, the insecurities, the hopes, the loneliness, the inexplicable anxiety of falling in love, and the absolute grit. I felt seen."
She also added, "I do have some issues too, btw... but this post is for love."
She then praised Vaani Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana and Abhisek Kapoor. Addressing the controversy around the film, she said, "Would it have been ideal if a trans woman played 'Maanvi'? Of course! But at this stage, whatever it takes to bring out trans stories, I'm on board. Vaani did bring a certain fragility as well as power to her role. The pain on her face was not alien to me."
Towards the end, she gave a trigger warning to the trans people planning to watch the film, "There is quite a bit of triggering stuff in there. It's there to make an overall point, but it can be disturbing. Was for me."
You can read her entire post below.?
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