From Kapoor & Sons (2016) to Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhaan (2020) and Badhaai Do (2022), Bollywood has steadily embraced queer love stories in the past few years. Joining the list is Kuch Sapney Apne, Sridhar Rangayan and Saagar Gupta’s directorial venture that is set to hit the big screen on February 21. What the makers are most enthused about is that the film—which tells the intertwined story of four couples, with an emphasis on the queer love story playing out between Satvik Bhatia and Arpit Chaudhary’s characters—has received a ‘U/A’ certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), making it suitable for audiences aged 16 and above. 

“Usually, a film with a gay focus gets an ‘A’ certification. Here, we have seen a progressive certification from the Censor Board,” said Rangayan, happy that his tender love story will reach young people. Starring Mona Ambegaonkar, Shishir Sharma, Abhay Kulkarni, and Veenah Naair alongside Bhatia and Chaudhary, Kuch Sapney Apne explores themes of love, family, betrayal and redemption.