Ayushmann Khurrana

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 20 : Ayushmann Khurrana began his journey in the film industry with 'Vicky Donor' in 2012, a film breaking societal taboos around sperm donation and infertility. The film not only earned critical acclaim but also fetched him his maiden Filmfare Award for Best Debut Male Actor. On the film's 12th anniversary, he thanked his fans for celebrating it, in a creative way.Directed by Shoojit Sircar, Ayushmann and Yami Gautam starrer 'Vicky Donar' clocked 12 years today.To mark the occasion, his fan pages surprised him with an anime edit of some scenes from the movie. Ayushmann re-shared the images on his Instagram handle along with a heartfelt note.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk)As soon as he shared the post, fans chimed in the comment section.One of the users wrote, "All these years, but still hooked to paani daa rang."Another user commented, "I still remember the day I saw this movie in theater, the entire vibe was so good that I still remember it's essence.""Can't believe it's been 12 years of you breaking all the molds, smashing all stereotypes anddd always being a greenflag," another user comment read.After this film Ayushman proved his calibre in films like Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Badhai Ho, Andha Dhun, Article 15, Dream Girl and Bala.Meanwhile, Khurrana was last seen in 'Dream Girl 2,' alongside Ananya Panday, Annu Kapoor, and Abhishek Banerjee, a film that resonated well with audiences.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 20 : Celebrating twelve years in Bollywood, Ayushmann Khurrana has expressed profound gratitude towards his fans for their unwavering support, acknowledging their pivotal role in his journey as an actor and musician.The journey that commenced with his debut in 'Vicky Donor' in 2012, a film breaking societal taboos around sperm donation and infertility, has been nothing short of extraordinary for Khurrana. The film not only earned critical acclaim but also fetched him his maiden Filmfare Award for Best Debut Male Actor."My admirers have been my biggest support system since the time I have debuted as an actor-artiste in the industry, it is your love that keeps the fire in me burning," Khurrana stated.Referring to his latest musical release 'Akh Da Tara,' Khurrana expressed excitement for exploring new horizons in the music industry.While he did not contribute to the composition or writing of the track, he affirmed his intention to delve deeper into the creative process in the future, hinting at forthcoming projects penned and composed by him.'Akh Da Tara' was released about two weeks back.Recently, a fan named a star after him, symbolizing her profound appreciation for his contributions to the entertainment industry.Acknowledging this heartfelt gesture, Khurrana took to his Instagram stories to express gratitude towards the fan for her thoughtful act.'Akh Da Tara' marks Khurrana's debut collaboration with Warner Music India, showcasing his versatility as a musician. The Punjabi track is characterized by vibrant beats and captivating visuals.Reflecting on the musical venture, Khurrana expressed his excitement for exploring new horizons in the music industry. While he did not contribute to the composition or writing of the track, he affirmed his intention to delve deeper into the creative process in the future, hinting at forthcoming projects penned and composed by him.On the cinematic front, Khurrana's comedic prowess was last seen in 'Dream Girl 2,' alongside Ananya Panday, Annu Kapoor, and Abhishek Banerjee, a film that resonated well with audiences.

New Delhi [India], April 16 : Actor Ayushmann Khurrana who visited the new Parliament building in New Delhi said he felt "proud" to see the "incredible achitectural marvel."Taking to his Instagram handle, he shared a series of pictures and videos of himself from the new Parliament building.In the first picture, he can be seen posing against the backdrop of a wall with the words 'Satyamev Jayate' engraved on it. In another one, he is seen standing with Indian flag in the backdrop.In one of the videos, the actor encouraged people to vote, "India is the largest democracy in the world, and we should celebrate that. India is a very young country. We have the largest amount of young population in the world. And youth is a true opinion leader of a country. If you wish to move forward, you have a powerful tool to vote and get your favourite leader to raise your voice in the Parliament," Ayushmann said.While appreciating the wall of a Parliament, he added, "It's beautiful. Artist hone ke naate aap chahte ho artist ko ek darja diya jaaye."In the last video, Ayushmann saluted the Parliament building.He wrote in the caption, "Honoured to visit the new Parliament building. Feeling proud witnessing this incredible architectural marvel that represents our shining democracy, our heritage & culture in all its glory. Jai Hind."The new parliament building was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi in May last year.Talking about Ayushmann Khurrana's work front, he has established himself as a successful actor with his debut film, 'Vicky Donor'. Apart from acting, he has also earned a lot of fame in the music world and has given several hits, including 'Pani Da Rang', and 'Saadi Gali Aaja', among others. Now, the ace artist is taking his music to a global audience.The 'Dream Girl' actor has recently signed a global record deal with Warner Music India.'Akh Da Taara' marks his first collaboration with Warner Music India.He talked about his groovy Punjabi track 'Akh Da Taara' and said that as an artist, he has worked in a variety of films and similarly, this song is also different from his zone.Speaking to ANI, he said, "You get a chance to do something different in films. So this song is different from my zone. For the first time in 10 years, I have done a song that is very different from me."Ayushmann spoke about his international collaboration and said, "'Akh Da Taara' is my latest single that is coming to India on Warner Music. It is my first collaboration with them. I have signed a new contract with them because I have aspirations to go international. This song was composed by Gourov Dasgupta. It is written by Kunwar Juneja. And I am excited about it. It is very new for me."'Akh Da Taara' is a groovy Punjabi track with dreamy and sci-fi visual elements. It portrays breakup, denial, anger, melancholy, and acceptance.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 14 : The Mumbai concert that took place on Saturday was a star-studded affair, with celebrities flocking to witness Diljit Dosanjh's electrifying performance. Bollywood celebrities including Kriti Sanon, Ayushmann Khurrana, Aparshakti Khurana, Varun Dhawan, Tamannaah Bhatia, and others graced the event.Bollywood power couple, Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma were spotted at the concert, enjoying Diljit's mesmerizing performance. Exiting hand-in-hand, Tamannaah, looking stunning in a red frilled skirt paired with a denim shirt, requested her partner to pose for a photo together. Vijay Varma opted for a black sweatshirt, blue denim, and sneakers for the occasion.Kriti Sanon, who is enjoying the praise for her recent film 'Crew,' was fashionably attired for the concert. She opted for a long distressed black t-shirt featuring a golden graphic, paired with shorts and boots, completing her ensemble. Accompanying her was her sister, actress Nupur Sanon, along with other companions.Varun Dhawan, soon-to-be a father, also graced the event in a casual outfit of the night. The 'Bhediya' actor sported a round-neck t-shirt with ribbed denim jeans and white sneakers, layering it up with a printed shirt.Ayushmann Khurrana was also in attendance at the lively gathering, accompanied by his wife Tahira Kashyap. They were joined by Khurrana's brother, actor Aparshakti Khurana, along with his wife Aakriti Ahuja.Actress Taapsee Pannu, who recently tied the knot, arrived at the event, donning an elegant white ensemble. Embracing a bohemian vibe, she opted for a flowing maxi dress paired with sneakers. Pannu accessorized her look with a stack of oxidized bangles, a necklace, a watch, and a quirky crossbody bag.Among the other attendees were Iulia Vantur, Sara Tendulkar, and singer Harshdeep Kaur, accompanied by her husband Mankeet Singh, among others.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 : Ayushmann Khurrana has established himself as a successful actor with his debut film, 'Vicky Donor'. Apart from acting, he has also earned a lot of fame in the music world and has given several hits, including 'Pani Da Rang', and 'Saadi Gali Aaja', among others. Now, the ace artist is taking his music to a global audience. 'Akh Da Taara' marks his first collaboration with Warner Music India.He talked about his groovy Punjabi track 'Akh Da Taara' and said that as an artist, he has worked in a variety of films and similarly, this song is also different from his zone.Speaking to ANI, he said, "You get a chance to do something different in films. So this song is different from my zone. For the first time in 10 years, I have done a song that is very different from me."Ayushmann spoke about his international collaboration and said, 'Akh Da Taara' is my latest single that is coming to India on Warner Music. It is my first collaboration with them. I have signed a new contract with them because I have aspirations to go international. This song was composed by Gourov Dasgupta. It is written by Kunwar Juneja. And I am excited about it. It is very new for me."'Akh Da Taara' is a groovy Punjabi track with dreamy and sci-fi visual elements. It portrays breakup, denial, anger, melancholy, and acceptance.While talking about the thought process behind the song, he said, "I did a music session with Jay Mehta (Managing Director of Warner Music India and SAARC) and Warner's team where they came up with 30, 40, 50 songs. I chose this from them. We have selected 6-8 songs that we want to release this year. We wanted to start with 'Akh Da Taara' because I wanted to do something completely different as an artist."The 'Vicky Donor' actor said that as an artist, he has worked in different kinds of films and similarly, this song is also different from his zone."You get a chance to do something different in films. So this song is different from my zone. For the first time in 10 years, I have done a song which is very different from mine," he added.Speaking on the time taken to create this song, he said that he just went to the studio and recorded the track. "In this song, my time was just to go to the studio and record the video. I haven't composed it; I haven't written it."Although Ayushmann has not written this track, he plans to do it in the near future. "In the coming time, you will get to listen to my written songs as well as my composed songs. Of course, my core job as an actor is that I am busy with films. But this time, I thought that music should also be given time. I shoot three films a year. This year, I will shoot two films. So I had a little gap here that I could do something for music," he concluded.'Akh Da Taara' is now available across all streaming platforms under the Warner Music India label.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 : Apart from being a successful actor, Ayushmann Khurrana is also a popular singer and is known for his hit numbers including 'Pani Da Rang', 'Saadi Gali Aaja', among others. Now, he is taking his music to different parts of the world and connecting with the audience globally. The 'Dream Girl' actor has recently signed a global record deal with Warner Music India. He expressed his excitement about the collaboration."I have always wanted to collaborate with like-minded people in my pursuit of creative excellence. I want to take my music to a global audience and I'm confident that with Warner Music India by my side, I will make some significant strides in this realm. I cannot wait to unveil my next song to people. It will be a new sound that people haven't heard from me before which is extremely exciting personally for me," Khurrana said in a statement.Taking to his Instagram handle, he dropped a post, sharing an update about the partnership. The post reads, "Ayushmann Khurrana has signed a global recording deal with Warner Music India, the country's leading music label, to take his sound to a global audience. Ayushmann falls in the rare breed of actor-artistes in the world who have left a mark not only with his blockbuster forward-thinking films but has also disrupted the music space with massive hit songs. With access to our global ecosystem, this creative partnership will connect Ayushmann to audiences and artists beyond India's borders. Stay tuned for his new release dropping this month!"View this post on InstagramA post shared by Warner Music (@warnermusic)Jay Mehta, Managing Director of Warner Music India and SAARC added, "Ayushmann has experienced unparalleled success with his films, and we're excited to see him now scale new heights as a pop star. With his passion for music, a versatile sonic identity, and our artist-first ecosystem, we are thrilled to build an iconic roadmap for him on his music journey."Talking about his film front, Ayushmann made his Bollywood debut with 'Vicky Donor' (2012), a film set against the background of sperm donation and infertility, themes that are often seen as taboos in Indian society. He was last seen in the comedy-drama 'Dream Girl 2'. The film also starred Ananya Panday, Annu Kapoor and Abhishek Banerjee. It emerged as a hit.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 : Actor Ayushmann Khurrana urged everyone to participate in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.Ayushmann has been roped in by the Election Commission of India to make people especially youngsters understand the importance of their voting rights."Everyone must vote and be conscious citizens by participating in the process of nation-building. The power to choose the leaders who will represent the country, represent our needs in the Parliament rests with us. Every vote counts and every vote is important. Voting is a symbol of empowerment in a democratic nation like ours," said Ayushmann.He added, "I'm honoured and humbled to have been roped in by the Election Commission of India to urge youngsters to cast their vote in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. We are the largest democracy in the world, we are also a country with a huge youth population. So, it is imperative that the youth participates in deciding the future of our nation by casting their vote."The general elections for 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held in seven phases, with the first scheduled for April 19. The counting of votes has been scheduled for June 4.Nearly 97 crore voters will be eligible to get their fingers inked as polling is held for 543 Lok Sabha constituencies across the country.The elections will be conducted at 10.5 lakh polling stations, under the supervision of 1.5 crore polling officials and security staff.

Ayushmann called Satyajit Ray a "master storyteller.""Truly a master storyteller who has made India proud globally," he added.Satyajit Ray, the legendary Indian filmmaker, was born in Kolkata on May 2, 1921. His most prominent works include The Apu Trilogy, Jalsaghar, Charulata, Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne, Pather Panchali and Shatranj Ke Khiladi. was also a screenwriter, documentary filmmaker, author, essayist, lyricist, magazine editor, illustrator, calligrapher, and composerHe received many major awards in his career, including 32 Indian National Film Awards, a number of awards at international film festivals and award ceremonies, and an Academy Honorary Award in 1992. Ray was also honoured with the Bharat Ratna in 1992.

Sweekar', a take on the importance of acceptance of the community in today's society.Ayushmann on Thursday handed over the keys to the Sweekar Food Trucks to the transgender community at Zirakpur in Chandigarh.Speaking to ANI, the 'Andhadhun' actor spoke about the importance of inclusion and empowerment for the transgender community."This Food Truck has been inaugurated for a very special reason to encourage and include the trans community in society. It's a small step...more people who think about society and are sensitive towards it should come forward and help them. They (trans) are an invisible and underprivileged community in our country and this food truck is a kind of push to make them self-reliant and financially independent so that they can find a place in society," the actor said.Leading trans activist from Chandigarh, Dhananjay Chauhan, the first transgender student of Panjab University who champions the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community, thanked Ayushmann for the initiative."The definition of progress of a country can be measured in how empowered, self-reliant and protected every community feels. Ayushmann has always been a true supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community in India. He has done this through his brand of cinema, as well as in the way he lives his life or how he conducts himself on social media. Chandigarh is his home. So, it is really special that he has stepped forward to help the transgender community here," she said."I strongly feel that we don't need anything special from society. We only need them to see us, hear us and accept us. A lot of us are educated, hardworking and just need work opportunities to prove our mettle. Ayushmann has given wings to our aspirations and encouraged us every step of the way. We are going to make this count," she added.Meanwhile, on the work front, Ayushmann was last seen in the comedy-drama 'Dream Girl 2'.The film also starred Ananya Panday, Annu Kapoor and Abhishek Banerjee in key roles. It was declared a hit.

Ayushmann Khurrana, who is on roll, opened up about how he always wanted to be a risk-taking actor to make the country proud.Ayushmann made his Bollywood debut with 'Vicky Donor' (2012), a film set against the background of sperm donation and infertility, themes that are often seen as taboos in Indian society.The film was highly appreciated, and so were Ayushmann's acting and singing skills.From then on, he chose to be a part of and constantly handpicked such content films that stood out and spread a positive message to society.Some of these social comedies include 'Shubh Mangal Savdhaan', 'Badhaai Ho', 'Article 15', 'Bala', 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan' among others.Talking about his journey, Ayushmann said, "As an actor I have always attempted to walk the road untraveled and this involved a risk! But then there is no fun without risk. Like for all you journalists you take a risk while breaking exclusive stories and I enjoy bringing to the forefront, stories that are taboo, are risky. I feel life is a sum total of all the risks you take and here I am today trying to still be the most risk-taking actor wanting to make my country proud."Ayushmann was felicitated by the Maharashtra Press as the Star of the Decade on Monday.Expressing gratitude to the members of the press for helping him through his journey and then today, acknowledging his achievements.Ayushmann said, "Thank you for this award and this validation. It means a great deal. It feels very special because I came to this city with my eyes full of dreams and I have been fortunate to get support from the media, audience love, and all these amazing opportunities. I am humbled and full of gratitude."Meanwhile, Ayushmann was last seen in the comedy-drama 'Dream Girl 2'. The film also starred Ananya Panday, Annu Kapoor and Abhishek Banerjee. It emerged as a hit.He is also excited about his next slate of films, which will be released this year. He said that he will explore a 'number of genres' in 2024.Ayushmann said in a statement, "I'm going to experiment with a lot of genres in 2024. My slate of films will be extremely diverse as always and it will focus solely on delivering quality theatrical experience to the audience. I'm currently locking some interesting films that one will love watching with the entire family in theatres.""Delivering a shared community-watching experience has always been my priority as an entertainer. My next set of films will reflect my theatrical content choices as an audience. I have always chosen my films keeping in mind the movies I would like to watch in cinemas."In 2024, I'm going to follow my gut even more. I'm thrilled to share my lineup with all of you and the reveal will happen in due course of time because each one of these films deserves a big announcement," he added.