“There is no point in playing safe, because the audiences love different quirks: something that is crazy and out-of-the-box. I think that's what my space is, and if you are going to have your own space in the industry, this is where I want to be.”

Indian actor and singer

Ayushmann Khurrana is an Indian actor and singer in Hindi films, known for playing ordinary men facing social expectations. He has built a career around roles that are grounded in everyday life, with performances that often bring social questions to the center. He has received several awards, including a National Film Award and four Filmfare Awards. His public profile has also been recognized beyond cinema, through his appearance on Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list in 2013 and 2019, and when Time named him among the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020.