'To be successful in Bollywood you either need to be a superstar or have a super script': Quotes by Ayushmann Khurrana on his 36th Birthday

Ayushmann Khurrana has always kept it real by taking on down-to-earth and challenging roles that every member of the audience can relate to.

He made a mark with his debut film ‘Vicky Donor,’ a romantic comedy in 2012, that earned him the Filmfare award for Best Male Debut. He later took on roles in other popular films ‘Bareilly ki Barfi’ ‘Badhai Ho’ ‘Dream Girl’ and ‘Bala.’

Most recently he ventured into thriller films like Andhadhun (2019) and Article 15 (2019) where we saw him in a completely new avatar.

He won the National Film Award for his stellar performance in Andhadhun, and the Filimfare Critics Award for Best Actor for Article 15.

His 2020 films include Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, a comedy in which he plays a gay man who tries to convince his partner's family that they are made for one another, and ‘Gulabo Sitabo’ a drama in which he co-stars with Amitabh Bachchan. Gulabo Sitabo was directed by Shoojit Sircar and was streamed on Prime Video, instead of a theatrical release owing to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

YS Weekender brings you quotes by Ayushmann Khurrana on life and films on his 36th Birthday…

'I approach every film as my first film'

'An actor’s off-screen persona should never overshadow his on-screen characters.'

'I’ve always made my own decisions and selected every script out of my own conviction.'

'I want to be real and relatable, because if I am not, then I lose my credibility amongst audiences.'

'There is no point in taking yourself too seriously.'

'Success is a lousy teacher, but failure is a friend, philosopher and guide.'

'I don’t watch a lot of movies. I watch theatre, read books, and observe life.'

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'I think everyone is a hero in their own right.'

'For me novelty matters, uniqueness matters.'

'To be successful in Bollywood you either need to be a superstar or have a super script.'

'I always wanted to be known as an actor who sings, and not as a singer who acts.'

'My gut has never let me down.'

'I am a passionate actor, but also very practical.'

'The more you know about your country, and your people, the more you invest in your craft.'

'Andhadhun’ is the most challenging film and character. For playing the role, first and foremost, I had to learn how to play the piano, and then how to emulate gestures of a blind pianist.'

(Image Credits: Ayushmann Khurrana official Facebook Page)