Ayushmann Khurrana, who was last seen in Thamma, has three big releases this year. Besides Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, which will arrive in theatres on May 15, the Vicky Donor actor has Udta Teer and Sooraj R Barjatya’s Yeh Prem Mol Liya in the offing, with the latter set for November 27 release. The actor spoke recently about the role of instinct in his career, and more.
In an official statement, Ayushmann said, “I’ve never approached my career with the intention of ticking boxes or consciously trying to appear diverse. For me, it has always been about instinct and the kind of stories that move me as an audience first.”
Talking about his three upcoming films, Ayushmann noted, “Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, Udta Teer and Yeh Prem Mol Liya coming out in the same year is exciting, but also a huge responsibility. Each of them belongs to a completely different space - one is rooted in humour and relationships, one is more quirky and disruptive, and the other is deeply rooted in tradition and family values. As an actor, that shift keeps me on my toes and pushes me to reinvent myself every single time.”
The actor also credited audience for raising the bar, adding, “I’ve always believed that audiences today are extremely intelligent. They don’t want to see you doing the same thing again and again. They want to be surprised, and that is something I constantly strive for. At the same time, I also want to stay true to the kind of cinema I believe in starting with stories that are entertaining but also have something to say.”
He also stated that honesty and curiosity lie at the core of his journey as an actor, adding, “If this is being seen as ‘diverse’, I’m grateful for that. That’s what has helped me build a connection with the audience over the years, and I hope to continue doing that with every film I choose.”
In Yeh Prem Mol Liya, he will be seen sharing screen with Sharvari. Meanwhile, Udta Teer will have him reuniting with his Pati Patni Aur Woh Do co-star Sara Ali Khan.
