Reality TV star-turned-Bollywood leading man Ayushmann Khurrana has taken on various kinds of roles in some of modern Indian cinema’s most daring and unconventional projects. If you wish to have a look at Khurrana’s diverse film career, we’ve got you covered with a list of his best movies along with a streaming guide on where to watch them.
Where to stream Ayushmann Khurrana’s best movies?
Most of Ayushmann Khurrana’s movies are available on all leading Indian and international streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Hotstar, Jio Cinema, and ZEE 5.
Once you’ve got your Ayushman Khurrana watchlist sorted out, have a glimpse at his career so far.
A Startling Debut with Vicky Donor
Hailing from Chandigarh in Punjab, Khurrana made his foray into acting after a successful stint in television and hosting. The winner of the inaugural season of the adventure reality series Roadies and a constant host of India’s Got Talent, Khurrana made his acting debut in Vicky Donor (2012), where he portrayed the role of a sperm donor, instantly set him apart as a daring actor unafraid to challenge societal taboos and norms.
Apart from showcasing his comic timing and dramatic prowess, the movie also allowed him to put his singing abilities on display. His song “Paani Da Rang” continues to be popular to this day with Khurrana performing it live in many concerts. He went on to nurture a musical career alongside his acting with singles like “Mitti Di Khushboo” and “Saadi Galli Aaja”.
Unconventional Romances
The early years of Khurrana's career saw him exploring a wide array of roles, showcasing his ability to seamlessly blend humor with poignant storytelling. Films like Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015), where he played a small-town husband struggling with marital issues, and Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017), where he portrayed a naive small-town boy caught in a love triangle, established him as a versatile actor capable of breathing life into diverse characters.
Socially Relevant Roles
Khurrana's penchant for choosing scripts with socially relevant themes became evident with films like Article 15 (2019), where he essayed the role of a principled police officer fighting against caste discrimination, and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2020), a groundbreaking portrayal of a man dealing with erectile dysfunction. Even when he acts in satires like An Action Hero (2023), he ends up satirising the country’s film industry and media from a socio-political standpoint.
Continued Success With Andhadhun
The actor's ability to seamlessly blend genres and narratives reached new heights with films like Andhadhun (2018), a dark comedy-thriller where he portrayed a visually impaired pianist entangled in a web of deceit and intrigue, earning him widespread acclaim and accolades, including the National Film Award for Best Actor.
Why is Andhadhun Ayushman Khurrana’s best movie?
The Hitchcockian neo-noir Andhahdun brought out career-defining performances from Ayushman Khurrana and his equally talented co-stars Tabu and Radhika Apte, dealing with a pianist embroiled in a criminal conspiracy, Sriram Raghavan’s fast-paced thriller strengthened the experimental potential of mainstream Bollywood and allowed Khurrana to break the typecast of the usually lovable and morally righteous heroes that he was so used to playing before.
Further, Amit Trivedi’s keys-driven score and soundtrack offer some of contemporary Bollywood’s most swoon worthy musical numbers including “Laila Laila” and “Naina Da Kya Kasoor”. Apart from a National Award for his performance as the brooding antihero, Khurrana also secured himself a Filmfare for Best Actor (Critics’ Choice) and paved the way to take on more morally grey characters in future releases like An Action Hero.
