Ayushmann Khurrana

Actor, Singer, Writer

Indian Chandigarh, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Singer, Writer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth14/09/1984
Age41 years
BirthplaceChandigarh, India

Latest News about Ayushmann Khurrana

22/03/2026

Ayushmann Khurrana praised Ranveer Singh's performance in the film 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', calling him the 'Lion of Hindi cinema'. He also lauded the film's storytelling, performances, and technical brilliance, specifically mentioning director Aditya Dhar and other cast members. Khurrana shared his admiration on social media, stating he couldn't get over the film even three days after watching it.

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 is among 534 individuals, including other notable artists like Kamal Haasan and Ariana Grande, invited for their contributions to motion pictures and cinema. Membership is based on professional qualifications and a commitment to representation, inclusion, and equity.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameNishant Khurana
NicknameAyush
Famous Role"Vicky Arora" in film Vicky Donor (2012)

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt. John's High School, Chandigarh
College/UniversityDAV College, Chandigarh, School of Communication Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh
Educational Qualification(s)Majored in English literature, Master's degree in Mass Communication

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteKhatri
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Address
PanchkulaHouse No. 1109, Sector 2, Opp. Bal Niketan School, Panchkula, Haryana 134109
MumbaiFirst floor flat at Anmol Pride apartments on S V Road, Goregaon (West)
HobbiesSinging, Playing Guitar, Writing Poems

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsTahira Khurrana (Professor and Writer)
Marriage Date
Year2011

Family

FatherP. Khurrana (astrologer and politician) (passed away on 19 May 2023 at Fortis Hospital in Mohali, Punjab)
MotherPoonam Khurrana
Siblings
BrotherAparshakti Khurrana (Radio Jockey and Actor)
SisterNone
SpouseTahira Khurrana (2011-present)
Children
SonVirajveer (Born: 2 January 2012)
DaughterVarushka (Born: 21 April 2014)

Career

Debut
FilmVicky Donor (2012)
TVMTV Roadies Season 2 (2004, as a contestant)

Favourites

Food(s)Rajma-Chawla, Chicken Curry, Rasgullas, Imarti, Falooda-Kulfi, Halwa
Actor(s)Amitabh Bachchan and Ranveer Singh
ActressesMadhuri Dixit and Deepika Padukone
Film(s)Tezaab, Shakti, Deewar, Agneepath, Hum
SingerChris Martin (Coldplay)
Colour(s)White, Blue
Director(s)Dibakar Banerjee, Shoojit Sircar, Sharad Katari, Rajkumar Hirani, Imtiaz Ali
SportCricket
PerfumeBvlgari Aqua
DestinationNew York

Style Quotient

Car CollectionAudi

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.
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