Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Singer, Writer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/09/1984 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Chandigarh, 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 Name | Nishant Khurana |
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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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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 | ||||
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| Spouse | Tahira Khurrana (2011-present) | ||||
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Career
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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 Dixitâs âTezaabâ (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 âChannel [V] Popstarsâ 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 âPani Da Rangâ 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 âAyushmann Khurrana.â | |
| 14. In 2015, he released his book âCracking the Code â My Journey To Bollywood,â detailing his struggles and success story. | |
| 15. He was praised for his performance in âGulabo Sitaboâ (2020) alongside Amitabh Bachchan. | |
| 16. Palash Sen shared on Instagram that Ayushmann participated in a singing show judged by him but was rejected. |