Ayushmann is the new YRF boy
After his debut film Vicky Donor’s super success, anchor-turned-actor Ayushmann Khurrana has emerged as the newest blue-eyed boy of the B-town. The actor is all set to start shooting for Yash Raj Films’ untitled project next month.
Even before the release of his debut film, he was signed for yet another project Hamara Bajaj, produced by John Abraham’s production house and directed by Shoojit Sircar, makers of Vicky Donor.
“I will be playing a slightly rustic character in Hamara Bajaj. It is the story of an Agra-based tourist who wants to be an actor,” shares Khurrana, who was in the city to inaugurate Gili World store.
Talking about the other upcoming films, Khurrana says, “I will be shooting for an untitled YRF film with Sonam and Rishi Kapoor in Delhi from February. Directed by Nupur Asthana, it is a romantic comedy about two lovers at the time of recession.”
Ayushmann’s next release also includes Rohan Sippy’s Nautanki Saala that will go on the floors on April 12. Talking about his three-film deal with YRF, Khurana says, “I have recently joined YRF and signed a three-film deal with them. It gives a sense of security to be associated with such credible people and big banners like YRF.”
Khurrana made the country groove to Pani Da Rang from Vicky Donor, so is the actor planning to sing in his upcoming films? “I will be singing two songs in Nautanki Sala — one in Hindi and the other in Punjabi. Although I love singing, I believe I am an actor who also sings and not vice versa.”
When asked about the gangrape of the 23-year-old girl in the capital last month, Khurrana said the cultural divide is the reason behind such crimes.
“I think it is the cultural divide. We have two separate parts of India — urban and rural. The lopsided sex ratio and lack of sex education are the reasons behind all this. It will take a while to change. A revolution can only change this,” he said.
So what does he love about Delhi? “Though my acting career has taken me to Mumbai, I still miss the hustle-bustle of the capital. I am from Chandigarh, but Delhi is like home. I love the warmth of the people here. They are so happy-go-lucky. I miss the energy of Delhi’s culture,” he said.
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