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Filmmaker Defends 'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do' Against Infidelity Claims
11 May
Summary
- Director Mudassar Aziz refutes claims his film normalizes infidelity.
- Aziz highlights his past films where women possess agency.
- Ayushmann Khurrana agreed to the film after three narration sessions.
Director Mudassar Aziz is pushing back against criticism that his latest film, 'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do,' promotes infidelity. Aziz, whose film is scheduled for release on May 15, 2026, asserts that this accusation misunderstands his body of work. He points out that none of his previous seven films have validated infidelity, emphasizing his consistent portrayal of women with agency.
Aziz referenced films like 'Pati Patni Aur Woh' (2019) and 'Happy Bhag Jayegi' (2016) to illustrate his point. He explained that in these movies, female characters are not passive but actively make choices and face consequences. The director also shared that convincing lead actor Ayushmann Khurrana involved three detailed narration sessions. Khurrana, known for choosing complex subjects, eventually embraced the film with enthusiasm.
Inspired by filmmaker Mohit Suri's philosophy of trusting one's conviction over chasing commercial success, Aziz remains unfazed by the debate. The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Rakul Preet Singh, Sara Ali Khan, and Wamiqa Gabbi.
