Ayushmann Khurrana taught Bollywood ‘how to be a man’ and the success of these films proves he’s on the right track

 

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana turns a year older today, i.e September 14. The actor in his career spanning a decade has redefined Bollywood’s definition of masculinity. From being a sperm donor to playing a man having erectile dysfunction, to turning gay and kissing a man, the actor’s bold choices made him a brand. Let’s take a look at his eccentric roles and how his career evolved over the years.

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Vicky Donor

Ayushmaan made her acting debut with the most eccentric onscreen character of a sperm donor in the 2012 film, Vicky Donor. Directed by Shoojit Sircar and produced by John Abraham’s maiden production venture with Sunil Lulla, the film became the turning point of Ayushmann’s acting career in Bollywood.

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Dum Laga Ke Haisha

Although Ayushmann worked in films like Nautanki Saala, Hawaizaada, and Bewakoofiyan, he made his impact with the 2015 film, Dum Laga Ke Haisha. He capably breathed life into the character of Prem Prakash Tiwari, a young owner of a video cassette shop in Haridwar, who gets married to an overweight girl Sandhya played by Bhumi Pednekar. Directed by Sharat Katariya, the film won 63rd National Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.

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Shubh Mangal Saavdhan

The actor broke the stereotype presentation of a macho man on the screen with a character who is facing a bout of erectile dysfunction. Directed by R S Prasanna and produced by Aanand L Rai, the film also stars Bhumi Pednekar, Seema Pahwa, and Brijender Kala.

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Bala

In Amar Kaushik’s directorial comedy-drama, Ayushmann highlighted another man-related issue of premature balding. He played a young man living in Kanpur who is suffering from male pattern baldness, and how his lack of confidence and societal pressure tend to make his life difficult.

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Dream Girl

Ayushmann took another challenging role of a cross-gender actor whose female voice impersonation begets attention from others. Directed by Raaj Shaadilya, the social comedy talks about depression and loneliness. It also features Nushrratt Bharuccha, Annu Kapoor, and Vijay Raaz in supporting roles.

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Andhadhun

Ayushmann gave his breakthrough performance in Sriram Raghavan’s Andhadhun, where he portrayed the role of a blind piano player who unwittingly becomes embroiled in the murder of a retired actor. His role bagged him the prestigious National Award for Best Actor.

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Shubh Mangal Zyaada Saavdhan

Written and directed by Hitesh Kewalya, the spiritual successor to the 2017 film Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, stars Ayushmann as a gay man, who has trouble convincing his partner's parents of their relationship. The film also stars Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Gajraj Rao, and Maanvi Gagroo.Source