This Diwali saw the release of Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s Thamma and Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa’s Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. Both films had a solid start at the box office despite the clash and continue to perform well in theatres. Actor Harshvardhan Rane has been visiting theatres across different cities to gauge audience reactions and interact with fans. During a visit to a theatre in Gujarat, the actor, along with co-star Sonam Bajwa, thanked audiences for the love showered on their film.

Harshvardhan Rane credits fans for ending nepotism

After the screening, Rane expressed gratitude to the audience in the house-full cinema hall. He also addressed the ongoing debate on nepotism in Bollywood, thanking moviegoers for supporting films of outsiders released during the festive season. He said, “This Diwali, you supported the films of two outsiders. Ayushmann Khurrana’s film released along with mine. Watch both the films, please, and enjoy both. This sends a good message that aap logon ne akele poora Bollywood se nepotism hi khatam kar diya (you people alone have wiped out nepotism from Bollywood).”