Ayushmann Khurrana on Chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ in Udta Teer
· Entertainment · Indian Express, Bollywood Hungama
At the trailer launch of Udta Teer on Wednesday, September 24, 2026, in Mumbai, Ayushmann Khurrana said he chanted ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ because the script demanded it, as he plays a Pakistani spy who loses his memory and believes he is Indian. He stated that as an actor, he is ready to do whatever the script requires, noting that such chants are common in spy films but this is a spy comedy. Sara Ali Khan, his co-star, also spoke about their on-screen chemistry, mentioning they shot Udta Teer before Pati Patni Aur Woh Do. Khurrana described the film as a genre-bending patriotic comedy and emphasized he always reads the script first.
Why it matters
The statement addresses public sensitivity around patriotic portrayals in films, clarifying that the chant was part of a fictional role and not a personal political stance, which may help mitigate unwarranted controversy.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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