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Ayushmann Khurrana
Active Bollywood Actor
- FromChandigarh, Punjab, India
- Based inMumbai, India.
- Age36–45
- Active2004 – Present
- Updated
Ayushmann Khurrana – Biography
Personal Information
- Full Name: Ayushmann Khurrana (born Nishant Khurrana)
- Date of Birth: 14 September 1984
- Birthplace: Chandigarh, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actor and singer
- Years Active: 2004 – present
Education
- School: St. John’s High School, Chandigarh
- College: DAV College, Chandigarh; School of Communication Studies, Panjab University
- Qualifications: Majored in English literature; master’s degree in Mass Communication
Family Background
- Father: P. Khurrana, astrologer and author on astrology (died 2023)
- Mother: Poonam Khurrana
- Brother: Aparshakti Khurana (actor and former radio jockey)
- Wife: Tahira Kashyap (filmmaker and author), married 2008
- Children: One son and one daughter
Career Overview
Khurrana won the second season of the reality show MTV Roadies in 2004 and moved into television anchoring, appearing in the Star Plus serial Kayamath in 2007 and later hosting the dance show Just Dance. He made his film debut in the romantic comedy Vicky Donor (2012), playing a sperm donor, which won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He is known for playing ordinary men who come up against social norms, and has won a National Film Award and four Filmfare Awards. He also sings, and co-composed and sang “Pani Da Rang” from Vicky Donor, for which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer. He featured in Forbes India‘s Celebrity 100 list in 2013 and 2019, and Time named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020. Since February 2023 he has been a national UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for India.
Career Highlights
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Vicky Donor | Vicky Arora | Film debut; won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut |
| 2015 | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Prem Prakash Tiwari | Critical and commercial success |
| 2017 | Bareilly Ki Barfi | Chirag Dubey | Romantic comedy |
| 2017 | Shubh Mangal Saavdhan | Mudit Sharma | Comedy about erectile dysfunction |
| 2018 | Andhadhun | Akash Saraf | Won the National Film Award for Best Actor |
| 2018 | Badhaai Ho | Nakul Kaushik | Major box-office success |
| 2019 | Article 15 | ACP Ayan Ranjan | Drama on caste discrimination |
| 2019 | Dream Girl | Karamveer “Karam” Singh | Commercial success |
| 2019 | Bala | Balmukund “Bala” Shukla | Comedy about premature balding |
| 2020 | Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan | Kartik Singh | Comedy-drama on a same-sex relationship |
| 2021 | Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui | Manvinder “Manu” Munjal | Romantic comedy |
| 2022 | Anek | Aman / Joshua | Action thriller set in North East India |
| 2022 | Doctor G | Dr. Uday Gupta | Medical comedy-drama |
| 2022 | An Action Hero | Manav Khurana | Action comedy |
| 2023 | Dream Girl 2 | Karamveer “Karam” Singh | Spiritual sequel to Dream Girl; commercial resurgence |
| 2025 | Thamma | Alok Goyal | Romantic horror comedy in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe |
| 2026 | Pati Patni Aur Woh Do | Prajapati Pandey | Comedy |
Awards List
| Year | Film / Work | Award Name | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Just Dance | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Anchor of Music/Film Based Show (Jury) | Won |
| 2012 | Vicky Donor | Boroplus Gold Awards | Rising Film Stars From TV | Won |
| 2012 | Vicky Donor | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor (Film) Debut – Male | Won |
| 2012 | Vicky Donor | Mirchi Music Awards | Upcoming Music Composer of the Year | Won |
| 2012 | Vicky Donor | Mirchi Music Awards | Upcoming Lyricist of the Year (for “Pani Da Rang”) | Won |
| 2013 | Vicky Donor | Filmfare Awards | Best Male Debut | Won |
| 2013 | Vicky Donor | Filmfare Awards | Best Male Playback Singer (for “Pani Da Rang”) | Won |
| 2013 | Vicky Donor | ETC Bollywood Business Awards | Most Profitable Debut (Male) | Won |
| 2013 | Vicky Donor | Screen Awards | Most Promising Newcomer – Male | Won |
| 2013 | Vicky Donor | Zee Cine Awards | Best Male Debut | Won |
| 2013 | Vicky Donor | Renault Star Guild Awards | Best Male Debut | Won |
| 2013 | Vicky Donor | Renault Star Guild Awards | Best Male Playback Singer (for “Pani Da Rang”) | Won |
| 2013 | Vicky Donor | Times of India Film Awards | Best Debut – Male | Won |
| 2013 | Vicky Donor | IIFA Awards | Star Debut of the Year – Male | Won |
| 2013 | Vicky Donor | Producers Guild Film Awards | Best Male Playback Singer (for “Pani Da Rang”) | Won |
| 2019 | Andhadhun | National Film Awards (66th) | Best Actor (shared with Vicky Kaushal for Uri: The Surgical Strike) | Won |
| 2019 | Andhadhun | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Won |
| 2019 | Andhadhun | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor – Male (Viewers’ Choice) | Won |
| 2019 | Andhadhun & Badhaai Ho | Asiavision Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Won |
| 2020 | Article 15 & Bala | Screen Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Won |
| 2020 | Article 15 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Won |
| 2023 | — | Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards | Glamorous Trendsetter of the Year – Male | Won |
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About Ayushmann Khurrana
Who is Ayushmann Khurrana?
Ayushmann Khurrana is an Indian actor, singer, and writer known for his unconventional film choices and award-winning performances in Hindi cinema.
When did Ayushmann Khurrana start his career?
He began his career in 2004 as a reality show contestant and made his Bollywood debut with Vicky Donor in 2012.
Which are Ayushmann Khurrana’s most popular films?
Some of his best-known films include Vicky Donor, Andhadhun, Article 15, Badhaai Ho, Dream Girl, and Bala.
How many National Awards has Ayushmann Khurrana won?
He has won one National Film Award for Best Actor for Andhadhun and Badhaai Ho (shared win in 2019).
. Is Ayushmann Khurrana also a singer?
Yes, Ayushmann is an accomplished singer and lyricist, best known for his song Pani Da Rang, which he wrote and performed for Vicky Donor.
What are Ayushmann Khurrana’s upcoming projects?
He is set to appear in a new film with Sharvari Wagh and in the much-anticipated sequel Bhediya 2.
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