I ensure my kids don't watch films where I'm not kissing their mother: Ayushmann

Ayushmann Khurrana has never shied away from doing films that deal with stigma issues. After having worked in movies like Vicky Donor, he’s now going to be seen in Shubh Mangal Savdhaan, which deals with the issue of erectile dysfunction. 

“I don’t believe in hypocrisy,” says the Bareilly Ki Barfi actor. “Why can’t we discuss problems openly? Yes, I do films that are bold and hard hitting, yet family oriented ones. All my films are made sensibly and honestly, though. But I take a conscious decision that my kids do not watch movies, where I’m not seen kissing their mother. They’re very small now and I want them to believe in the institution of marriage. Watching me kiss another woman may not be taken positively at this age.”

A father of a son and a daughter, Ayushmann admits he’s protective towards them both. “Being a young father, I’m glad the generation gap is less. Being a progressive father, I will always enlighten my son to be respectful towards girls, and be chivalrous towards them. As far as daughters go, education can empower her. She shouldn’t cringe to share not-so-pleasant experiences, if she faces one.”

Ayushmann adds, however, that becoming parents has drawn him and his wife, Tahira Kashyap close. “My wife and I have had our shares of ups and downs right from the time of Vicky Donor. Out bond has grown emotionally, as well as in terms of understanding each other.”