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9. Dream Girl
This 2019 comedy not only gave Ayushmann his first big solo hit, but also further cemented his star power in his comfort genre (comedy) over a wider audience.
8. Vicky Donor
A really gutsy movie even by the multiplex cinema standards of early 2010s — and Ayushmann, in his debut, embraced Vicky’s goofy vulnerability of only like an ambitious newcomer can.
7. Meri Pyaari Bindu
This tender love story enjoys a distinct fanbase of its own, even 8 years after its release — and Ayushmann’s boy-next-door charm had a big part to play.
6. Article 15
For an actor who carved his niche with his unique script choices, Article 15 was a big brave step ahead for Ayushmann as he immersed herself in this role of a conscientious cop determined to question the system.
5. An Action Hero
An action-thriller on the surface, this film carried a distinct flavour that Ayushmann had come to be associated by now. A great, secure performance in a film where the villain walked away with limelight.
4. Bala
It’s hard to imagine any other A-lister who could accept this role of a young, balding man looking for love — and Ayushmann captured Bala’s pathos with great earnestness.
3. Gulabo Sitabo
Sharing screen with a legend like Amitabh Bachchan, Ayushmann held his own, committing to this role of a selfish, morally dubious man who must learn some lessons at a bitter cost.
2. Dum Lagaa Ke Haisha
Among all his films about a young, insecure man coming to terms with his fragilities, this small-town comedy takes the cake — Ayushmann keeps his Prem raw yet vulnerable, delivering a great subdued performance.
1. Andhadhun
This dark comedy thriller took everyone by surprise — and Sriram Raghavan’s cinematic genius and Tabu’s effortless mastery found a match in Ayushmann’s intensity, resulting into an all-timer great.