Aditya Seal on shooting for same-sex romantic film 'Amar Prem'

Aditya Seal

Romantic films are not new to Aditya Seal, who explored the genre with Tum Bin 2 (2016) and Indoo Ki Jawani (2020). But he considers his upcoming movie, Amar Prem, his favourite love story. The reason is simple. Hardik Gajjar's directorial venture, also starring Sunny Singh, is a tender exploration of same-sex romance. Seal, who wrapped up the shoot earlier this month, says he is proud to add this project to his filmography. "Amar Prem is a project that's close to my heart. It's not just a love story, but a beautiful exploration of emotions and relationships that transcend traditional boundaries," states the actor.

In recent years, Hindi cinema offered us some wonderful queer love stories - from Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020) to Badhaai Do (2022) - signifying a change that was long overdue. As Amar Prem joins the list, Seal says shooting for the movie in Chandigarh and London was a gratifying experience for the artiste in him. "It has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience because however hard I try, my reality was different from that of my character. We had an extensive schedule in Chandigarh, followed by another stint in London, after which I stayed back for a vacation," he grins.