Ayushmann Khurrana (Bollywood actor): Age, Height, Education, Family, Relationship, Biography & more.
Profile:-
| Real Name: | Nishant Khurrana |
| Filmy Name: | Ayushmann Khurrana |
| Nickname: | Ayush |
| Born: | 14th September, 1984, Chandigarh, Punjab |
| Age: | 38 years (as of 2023) |
| Height: | 5’9” Feet (approx.) |
| Weight: | 70 kg (approx.) |
| Eye color: | Black |
| Hair color: | Black |
| Profession: | Actor, Singer, Writer |
| Years Active: | 2004-Present |
| Siblings: | Aparshakti Khurrana (Brother) |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Religion: | Hinduism |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Zodiac sign: | Virgo |
| Hobbies: | Singing, Playing Guitar, Writing poems |
| Hometown: | Chandigarh, India |
About:-
Ayushmann Khurrana is a new generation Bollywood actor who has utterly redefined what it means to be a star. Ayushmann’s distinct, often bizarre film themes have given him a household brand, and he is regarded as a millennial star. Let’s take a look at this multi-talented and multi-faceted superstar that has kept us all entertained for more than two decades.
Early Life:-
Ayushmann Khurrana was born and raised in Chandigarh and holds a master’s degree in mass communication from Panjab University’s School of Communication Studies. Ayushmann worked in theatre for five years and was one of the founder member of DAV College’s “Aaghaaz” and “Manchtantra” theatre groups, both of which are still functioning. Mood Indigo (IIT Bombay), Oasis (Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani), and St. Bedes Simla are among the festivals he has directed and received accolades for.
Personal Life:-
In 2011, Ayushmann Khurrana married Tahira Kashyap. Ayushmann first met his wife in high school. Their parents knew each other’s parents. They both attended Punjab University (PU) and earned their master’s degrees in mass communication. They have two kids: Varushka Khurrana, a daughter, and Virajveer Khurrana, a male born on 2 January 2014 and 21 April 2014, respectively. Tahira Kashyap is a Mumbai-based author and educator.
For better luck in the film industry, Ayushmann modified the spelling of his name by adding an extra ‘n’ and ‘r’.
Educational Qualification:-
- Majored in English Literature.
- Master’s Degree in Mass Communication.
Family:-
Parents & Siblings:
Ayushmann belongs to the Hindu Khatri family and is from Chandigarh. P. Khurrana is Ayushmann’s father and Poonam Khurrana is his mother. Ayushmann’s father was a well-known astrologer and numerologist in Chandigarh who died on May 19, 2023, at Fortis Hospital in Mohali, Punjab. Ayushmann’s relatives and friends affectionately refer to him as “Nishu”. Aparshakti Khurrana, Ayushmann’s younger brother, is both a radio jockey and an actor.
Spouse:
Ayushmann wed Tahira Khurrana, his childhood friend and the love of his life, in 2011. Aushmann is the father of Varushka and Virajveer. Before getting married, Tahira and Ayushmann were close family friends.
Career:-
Ayushmann was born in Chandigarh and attended St. John’s High School. At DAV College, he majored in English literature. He later graduated from Chandigarh’s School of Communication Studies at Punjab University with a master’s degree in mass communication.
Ayushmann always aspired to be an actor since he was a child, but he was first turned down during auditions because of his thick brows and Punjabi accent. During the early stages of his career, Ayushmann worked as an RJ and then as a VJ for MTV India.
Ayushmann rise to fame in 2002 when he appeared in Channel [V]’s reality show ‘Popstars’. After that, Ayushmann competed in MTV Roadies season 2 and won the show. There has been no turning back for him since then.
Ayushmann has also hosted TV shows such as ‘Pepsi MTV Wassup’ and ‘The Voice of Youngistaan’. Ayushmann slogged for a long time before making his Bollywood debut in Shoojit Sircar’s romantic comedy ‘Vicky Donor’ in 2012. Ayushmann also made his singing debut with Vicky Donor’s song ‘Pani Da Rang’.
Ayshmann seized every opportunity to establish himself not just as an actor but also as a singer. His tracks, “O Heeriye,” “Mitti Di Khushboo,” and “Yahin Hoon Main,” were well received by his admirers.
Ayushmann garnered positive feedback for his performance in ‘Gulabo Sitabo’ (2020), in which he portrayed the part of ‘Banke’ with megastar Amitabh Bachchan.
Ayushmann’s Father Death:-
P Khurana, father of Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana, died on Friday, May 19, 2023, according to reports.
According to some sources, Ayushmann’s father was suffering from cardiac difficulties and was seeking treatment at a private hospital in Mohali. Astrologer P. Khurana Ayushmann’s father died in the morning at 10:30 am in Mohali due to a long-term incurable illness.
Net worth:-
Ayushmann has a Net worth of around $6 million, and Ayushmann gets paid around ₹2-3 Crore per film.
Awards:-
Filmfare Awards:
2013: Ayushmann was awarded the Best Male Debut Award for Vicky Donor.
2013: Ayushmann was awarded Best Male Playback Singer Award for Vicky Donor.
2020: Ayushmann was awarded the Best Actor (Critics) Award for Article 15.
Screen Awards:
2013: Ayushmann was awarded the Most Promising Newcomer – Male Award for Vicky Donor.
2020: Ayushmann was awarded the Best Actor (Critics) Award for Article 15.
2020: Ayushmann was awarded the Best Actor (Critics) Award for Bala.
IIFA Awards:
2013: Ayushmann was awarded the Star Debut of the Year – Male Award for Vicky Donor.
Facts:-
- Ayushmann is an active blogger who enjoys writing Hindi poems.
- Ayushmann frequently refers to himself as the “Mahindra Watsa” of Bollywood.
- Ayushmann loves being an RJ more than being an actor because it allows him to be more expressive about his beliefs.
- In 2007, Ayushmann received the Young Achievers Award’s youngest recipient for hosting the show Big Chai – ‘Maan Na Maan, Main Tera Ayushmann’.
- Khurrana admires Shah Rukh Khan’s endearing demeanor. His man crush, on the other hand, is Ranbir Kapoor.
- Khurrana donated his sperm in 2004 while competing on Roadies.
- Ayushmann has also appeared in television shows such as Kayamat and Ek Thi Rajkumari.
- He has an Audi.
- Ayushmann has appeared in Tumhari Sulu, a film starring Vidya Balan.
- In 2015, Ayushmann published his autobiography, ‘Cracking The Code- My Journey To Bollywood’. His struggle and route to accomplishment are depicted in the book.
