Ayushmann Khurrana

BFilms [edit]

In 2012, he made his Bollywood debut with Shoojit Sircar's Vicky Donor[10] opposite Yami Gautam. The film marked actor John Abraham's debut as producer.[11] Vicky Arora who marries a Bengali girl without telling her about his past as a sperm donor. Despite its small budget, the movie became a major commercial success and received critical acclaim.[1][2][12] For the film, he also sang a song Pani Da Rang composed by him and Rochak Kohli. Both the movie and song were well received. Khurrana received critical acclaim for his performance. Taran Adarsh notes "Ayushmann is a complete natural, has all the trappings of a fine actor and delivers a super confident performance."[13] Gaurav Malani adds that Khurrana "is so natural that it never seems he's acting but rather gliding through the role. He is a pro at both the comedy and emotional scenes."[14] Khurrana went on to receive many accolades for his performance, including the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut and Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer. in spite of his successful Bollywood debut, Khurrana did not quit television completely, and was seen anchoring the IIFA Awards 2012, People's Choice Awards India 2012 and the Screen Awards 2013.

Khurrana was next seen in Rohan Sippy's Nautanki Saala[15] co-starring Pooja Salvi, Kunal Roy Kapoor,[16] and Evelyn Sharma.[17] The film opened to positive reviews from critics, with Taran Adarsh stating that the film was "uncontaminated, witty and amusing".[18] Khurrana has sung two songs in this movie namely Saddi Gali and Tu Hi Tu, one of which he has composed himself again in collaboration with Rochak Kohli. Nautanki Saala was released on 12 April 2013.[19]

Khurrana is also set to reunite with his Vicky Donor team, in Hamara Bajaj, in which he will play the role of a struggling actor.[20][21] He has also been roped in for Yash Raj Films's next untitled project, under the direction of Sunil Kumar Pathela; Nupur Asthana; in which he will star opposite Sonam Kapoor.[22]