There are few actors who have shaped modern Hindi Cinema the way Ayushmann Khurrana has. Where most stars chase “heroic” roles, Ayushmann has consistently chosen stories rooted in real people, real insecurities, real humour, real conflict. His characters are messy, vulnerable, flawed – but always deeply human. Ayushmann Khurrana Films!
Here are 11 Performances that show exactly why Ayushmann is one of the boldest and most intelligent actors working in Indian Cinema today:
1) Vicky Donor (2012) – Ayushmann’s debut was a revolution. A film about sperm donation that was both hilarious and respectful. Before this film, Ayushmann actually donated sperm on MTV Roadies Season 2, unknowingly setting the stage for his debut role.
2) Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015) – A tender love story about acceptance, insecurity and learning to see someone beyond appearance. The script was written in 2007, but took 8 years to finally reach screens.
3) Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017) – As Chirag, Ayushmann embraces jealousy, vulnerability and small town charm. Just two weeks later, Ayushmann starred again opposite Seema Bhargava’s daughter character in Shubh Mangal Savdhan.
4) Shubh Mangal Savdhan (2017) – A Romantic-Comedy about Erectile Dysfunction – handled with dignity and warmth. The film bagged 5 Filmfare Nominations, including Best Actor for Ayushmann.
5) Badhaai Ho (2018) – A hilariously emotional story about a late-in-life pregnancy in a middle class family. With ₹215 crore+ worldwide, this became Ayushmann’s biggest commercial hit at the time.
6) Andhadhun (2018) – A masterclass. Ayushmann’s performance blurs the line between truth and manipulation. He won the National Award for Best Actor. To play a blind pianist, he used 80% vision-impairing lenses and trained on piano for two months.
7) Bala (2019) – A funny-but-painful exploration of premature balding and self-worth. This was the first film featuring both Khurrana Brothers (Ayushmann & Aparshakti) – though they never share a scene.
8) Gulabo Sitabo (2020) – A slow-burn character drama opposite Amitabh Bachchan – full of texture and restraint. Ayushmann always dreamed of seeing himself with Big B on the big screen, but due to the pandemic, it released digitally instead becoming one of the first films to release during covid.
9) An Action Hero (2022) – Slick, Sharp, Witty – Ayushmann plays a superstar on the run. He said he felt like a “debutant again”, since this was his pure-action lead role.
10) Dream Girl (2019) – One of the funniest comedies of the decade. All female voice impersonations were done by Ayushmann himself – no dubbing artist.
11) Article 15 (2019) – His most intense and important performance – a police officer confronting caste oppression. Minimal dialogue, maximum impact. Ayushmann said he chose the film knowing it would spark uncomfortable conversations – believed it needed to.
He doesn’t chase perfection. He chases truth. Every Role is a risk. Every story pushes cinema forward. And that’s what makes him one of the finest actors of our time.
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