Nawazuddin Siddiqui-Avneet Kaur's lip-lock scene leads to a Twitter debate
What's the story
The trailer of Tiku Weds Sheru was dropped on Wednesday, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Avneet Kaur. Hours after its release, the trailer sparked an online debate on Twitter over a kissing scene between the leading pair.
The particular scene left netizens divided on whether or not Siddiqui should have kissed an actor half his age.
The upcoming title is produced by Kangana Ranaut.
Context
Why does this story matter?
Tiku Weds Sheru had been lying in limbo for a long time before its release date was announced recently. The film was wrapped up in February 2022. Its release was delayed but the movie will now premiere on Amazon Prime Video, later this month.
Skipping the theatrical release, it is slated to release on June 23, directly on the OTT.
Details
Netizens slammed actors/producer for the kissing scene
This is for the first time that Siddiqui has been cast opposite Kaur. The two have an age difference of at least 28 years, with Siddiqui and Kaur aged 49 and 21 years old, respectively.
The lip-lock scene between the two has miffed netizens so much that they not only slammed the actors and the makers but also called out Kaur's parents.
Supporting the act
Drawing comparisons with Ishaan-Tabu's kiss
Those who came out in defense of the actors and the scene questioned why there was no uproar over the kissing scene between Ishaan Khatter and Tabu in Netflix's A Suitable Boy.
Some of the users also argued that if it's okay for Shah Rukh Khan to romance a younger actor, then why is it an issue with Siddiqui?
Twitter Post
In support of 'Tiku Weds Sheru'
Grow Up!
— Azhar (@Great_Aamir_fan) June 14, 2023
Age gap is not a matter of fact in Cinema
If this is Ok Then why not this? https://t.co/UuLL5YgxGc pic.twitter.com/Sw9aoCBNhy
Calling out Ranaut's hypocrisy
Netizens lambasted Ranaut for her 'hypocrisy'
Many users started a moralistic discussion on the scene saying how it was legally alright for Siddiqui to kiss Kaur, but not morally. Amidst this, some users also attacked Ranaut for her "hypocrisy."
One Twitter user slammed Ranaut saying she doesn't have the right to raise a finger against Bollywood, adding that there is a limit to her hypocrisy.
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Ranaut faced the brunt for it
@KanganaTeam kya saaf suthri film banayi hai 😂ek beti👧 Umar ki ladki ko ek baap🧓 ki Umar ke Aadmi ke saath kiss karwa diya🤣
— Greek God🔱 ki Jay (@Jaydip_Rathod2) June 14, 2023
Tumhe Bollywood pe ungliya uthane ka koi adhikar nahi hai. Hypocrisy ki bhi Seema hoti hai 😂#HrithikRoshan #RanbirKapoor #AvneetKaur #TikuWedsSheru pic.twitter.com/heun3FB2Zz
Film's plot
About 'Tiku Weds Sheru'
Directed by Sai Kabir, Tiku Weds Sheru is about a couple wanting to make a mark in the entertainment business. With similar aspirations of becoming a star, the two get married.
The film highlights the struggles of people in Mumbai and is loaded with funny one-liners.
According to Ranaut, it's an ode to the city of Mumbai. It also marks her maiden production venture.