Ayushmann Khurrana made his entry into Bollywood with the 2012 film Vicky Donor, which had an unconventional storyline.
Ayushmann Khurrana was born on September 14, 1984, in Chandigarh, India, and his journey started by working as a radio jockey. However, he entered showbiz with the 2012 film Vicky Donor, where he played a sperm donor, and went on to do a series of
path-breaking films with unconventional storylines. He is credited with several critically acclaimed films such as Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Badhaai Ho, and Andhadhun, and he is often known to blend the idea of humour and social narrative with his choices.
His ability to choose scripts that resonate with audiences certainly sets him apart from his contemporaries, and his journey from a radio jockey to a Bollywood star is remarkable. Now as the actor celebrates his 40th birthday on September 14, 2024, here’s a look at 9 lesser known facts about the actor:
His father, P Khurrana, was an astrologer and an author of a book on Astrology. On the other hand, his mother is a homemaker with Burmese origins.
Do you know Ayushmann is one of the founders of the active theatre group of DAV College, Chandigarh, and the group is named Aaghaaz. He was himself part of the theatre group for 5 years.
Ayushmann Khurrana is certainly one of the most educated actors in the industry. He graduated in English literature and then earned a master’s degree in Mass Communication from the School of Communication Studies, Panjab University.
While we all know his stint as a radio jockey, do you know he used to visit on trains in every coach to sing and perform with his friends.
His first job was as RJ at BIG FM, Delhi, and he used to host a show called Big Chai – Maan Na Maan, Main Tera Ayushmann.
He won the show MTV Roadies: Season 2, and he went on to become a VJ at MTV for The Voice of Youngistaan.
Just like his character in his debut film Vicky Donor, Ayushmann had once revealed the fact that he donated his sperm at the age of 20 years at Allahabad, during his stint with Roadies.
The actor-singer drafted Paani Da Rang song in just one day, and the filmmaker Shoojit Sircar made him sing it for Vicky Donor as well.
Ayushmann and Tahira’s love story began at the physics class when the two were in 12th standard. They tied the knot in 2012, and are proud parents to two beautiful kids – Virajveer and Varuskha.
We wish him a very Happy Birthday!
