Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Singer, Writer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/09/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Chandigarh, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Ayushmann Khurrana
27/06/2025
Ayushmann Khurrana was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, making him eligible to vote for the Oscars. He was among 534 individuals invited for their contributions to film, alongside other notable artists from around the world. The invitation recognized his work and placed him in the Academy's Actors Branch.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Nishant Khurrana |
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| Nickname | Ayush |
| Famous Role | "Vicky Arora" in film Vicky Donor (2012) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. John's High School, Chandigarh |
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| College/University | DAV College, Chandigarh, School of Communication Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh |
| Educational Qualification(s) | Majored in English literature, Master's degree in Mass Communication |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism | ||||
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| Caste | Khatri | ||||
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian | ||||
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| Hobbies | Singing, Playing Guitar, Writing Poems |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Tahira Khurrana (Professor and Writer) | ||
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| Spouse | Tahira Khurrana (Professor and Writer) |
Family
| Father | P. Khurrana (astrologer and politician) (passed away on 19 May 2023 at Fortis Hospital in Mohali, Punjab) |
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| Mother | Poonam Khurrana |
| Siblings | Aparshakti Khurrana (Radio Jockey and Actor) |
| Spouse | Tahira Khurrana (2011-present) |
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Career
| Debut |
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| Notable Films | Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015), Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017), Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017), Badhaai Ho (2018), Andhadhun (2018), Article 15 (2019), Dream Girl (2019), Bala (2019), Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020) | ||||
| Awards | National Film Award for Best Actor (Andhadhun, 2019), Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut (Vicky Donor, 2012), IIFA Star Debut of the Year (Vicky Donor, 2013), Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role (Dream Girl 2, 2024) | ||||
| Recognition | Forbes India Celebrity 100 (2013, 2019), Time 100 Most Influential People (2020), UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for India (2023), Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Member (2025) |
Favourites
| Food(s) | Rajma-Chawla, Chicken Curry, Rasgullas, Imarti, Falooda-Kulfi, Halwa |
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| Actor(s) | Amitabh Bachchan and Ranveer Singh |
| Actresses | Madhuri Dixit and Deepika Padukone |
| Film(s) | Tezaab, Shakti, Deewar, Agneepath, Hum |
| Singer | Chris Martin (Coldplay) |
| Colour(s) | White, Blue |
| Director(s) | Dibakar Banerjee, Shoojit Sircar, Sharad Katari, Rajkumar Hirani, Imtiaz Ali |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Perfume | Bvlgari Aqua |
| Destination | New York |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Audi |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ayushmann Khurrana does drink alcohol. | |
| 2. At the age of 4, he was inspired to become an actor after watching Madhuri Dixit‘s ‘Tezaab’ (1988) in a theatre. | |
| 3. His mother is of half-Burmese descent, and his father also aspired for him to pursue acting. | |
| 4. Ayushmann learned acting skills from his grandmother who used to mimic Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar. | |
| 5. Initially facing rejection due to his Punjabi accent and thick eyebrows, Ayushmann was made fun of when he expressed his dream of becoming an actor to family and friends. | |
| 6. He met his future wife, Tahira Kashyap, at the age of 16 and told her he would marry her. | |
| 7. In 2013, Ayushmann's servant committed suicide at his Goregaon apartment, but Ayushmann was not implicated in the incident. | |
| 8. Apart from acting, he is passionate about singing and participated in the reality show “Channel [V] Popstars” in 2002 at the age of 17. | |
| 9. He achieved a breakthrough in Bollywood with the movie Vicky Donor in 2012 after struggling for roles since 2007. | |
| 10. Ayushmann made his singing debut with the song “Pani Da Rang” from Vicky Donor. | |
| 11. During his early TV days, he made a surprising donation of his sperms. | |
| 12. He enjoys writing Hindi poems and is an active blogger. | |
| 13. Ayushmann's father, a famous Astrologer & Numerologist, advised him to change the spelling of his name to “Ayushmann Khurrana.” | |
| 14. In 2015, he released his book “Cracking the Code – My Journey To Bollywood,” detailing his struggles and success story. | |
| 15. He was praised for his performance in ‘Gulabo Sitabo’ (2020) alongside Amitabh Bachchan. | |
| 16. Palash Sen shared on Instagram that Ayushmann participated in a singing show judged by him but was rejected. | |
| 17. He won MTV Roadies Season 2 in 2004 and became the youngest recipient of Young Achievers Award in 2007 for hosting 'Big Chai – Maan Na Maan, Main Tera Ayushmann'. |
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