Director Abhishek Kapoor Marks 4 Years of Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, Calls the Film a Transformative Journey

As Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui completes four years, director Abhishek Kapoor reflects on the film’s lasting impact. Starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Vaani Kapoor, the film remains notable for its sensitive and mature handling of a socially relevant subject rarely explored in mainstream Hindi cinema.

Speaking on the anniversary, Abhishek Kapoor shared that the journey of making the film was transformative. He said the project required immense clarity and courage from him as a filmmaker and from the lead actors. He added that the continued love from audiences even after four years feels like a blessing.

Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui emerged as a clutter-breaking film, paving the way for better transgender representation in Indian cinema. At a time when formulaic content dominates, the film stood out as a bold and meaningful story that encouraged more risk-taking narratives in the industry.