Ayushmann Khurrana is one of Bollywood's most versatile actors, celebrated for choosing bold, unconventional roles that blend entertainment with social themes. Born in Chandigarh, he first rose to fame by winning MTV Roadies Season 2 in 2004 before becoming a popular VJ and television host. He made his film debut with Vicky Donor (2012), winning the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut while also earning praise as a singer for "Pani Da Rang." His golden run followed with Bareilly Ki Barfi, Andhadhun, Badhaai Ho, Article 15, Dream Girl and Bala. His acclaimed performance in Andhadhun earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor at the 66th National Film Awards, shared with Vicky Kaushal for Uri. From Thamma (2025) to upcoming films, and as UNICEF's national Goodwill Ambassador for India since February 2023, he continues to reinvent himself.
Image: Bollywood Hungama via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 3.0 — Ayushmann Khurrana at the Zee Cine Awards, March 2024
Early Life
Ayushmann Khurrana was born as Nishant Khurrana on 14 September 1984 in Chandigarh. His name was changed to Ayushmann when he was three years old; he is 42 years old as of October 2026. His father, the late P. Khurrana, was a well-known astrologer and astrology author who passed away in 2023, and his mother Poonam Khurrana is a homemaker. His younger brother Aparshakti Khurana is also an actor. Ayushmann studied at St. John's High School in Chandigarh and graduated in English literature from DAV College, Chandigarh, before earning a master's degree in Mass Communication from Panjab University. His passion for the stage began early — he spent five years in theatre with the Aaghaaz and Manchtantra groups, and won a Best Actor award for playing Ashwatthama in the play Andha Yug.
Career
Ayushmann's first claim to fame came in 2004 when he won MTV Roadies Season 2. He went on to become a radio jockey and later one of television's most popular anchors as an MTV VJ and TV host. His film debut arrived in 2012 with Vicky Donor, where he played a sperm donor in Shoojit Sircar's much-loved comedy. The film was a hit and won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He also sang and co-composed its popular track "Pani Da Rang," which earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer — making his debut one of the most remarkable in Bollywood. After a brief lean phase, he rebounded with Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015).
What followed was a golden run of successes: Bareilly Ki Barfi, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, Badhaai Ho, Andhadhun, Dream Girl, Bala, Article 15, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui and Dream Girl 2. His dark, riveting performance as a fake-blind pianist in Andhadhun won him the National Film Award for Best Actor at the 66th National Film Awards, shared with Vicky Kaushal for Uri. He also won two consecutive Filmfare Critics Awards for Best Actor for Andhadhun and Article 15, and has four Filmfare Awards overall. He was featured in Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020 and appeared on the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list in 2013 and 2019. In February 2023, he was appointed UNICEF's national Goodwill Ambassador for India. A trained singer, he has released singles including "O Heeriye," "Mitti Di Khushboo" and "Yahin Hoon Main." His recent outing was Thamma (2025) movie — release date, cast, trailer and songs, co-starring Rashmika Mandanna, and he has Udta Teer (2026) with Sara Ali Khan and Yeh Prem Mol Liya (27 November 2026) with Sharvari Wagh lined up next. For more on the actor who shared the National Award with him, read our Vicky Kaushal biography, and check out our Ranbir Kapoor biography and Rajkummar Rao biography for more Bollywood star profiles.
Personal Life
Ayushmann married filmmaker Tahira Kashyap in 2008. The couple are parents to two children — son Virajveer, born in 2012, and daughter Varushka, born in 2014.
Watch the Official Video
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Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Ayushmann Khurrana born?
He was born on 14 September 1984 in Chandigarh, India, and is 42 years old as of 2026.
What was Ayushmann Khurrana's debut film?
He made his film debut with Vicky Donor in 2012, which also won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
Which National Award did Ayushmann Khurrana win?
He won the National Film Award for Best Actor at the 66th National Film Awards for Andhadhun, an honour he shared with Vicky Kaushal.
Who is Ayushmann Khurrana's wife?
He is married to filmmaker Tahira Kashyap; the couple tied the knot in 2008 and have two children.
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