Ayushmann Khurrana vows to keep choosing unconventional scripts
The actor says audience trust gives him the confidence to keep taking risks with films like Udta Teer, Yeh Prem Mol Liya and Mupapa.
Ayushmann Khurrana has made a career out of not repeating himself. The actor says that is precisely the path he wants to stay on — choosing films that feel unfamiliar on paper but still work for a mainstream audience.
A filmography built on the unexpected
Khurrana’s journey began with Vicky Donor, a comedy unlike the standard debut vehicle. He followed it with Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, Dream Girl and the dark thriller Andhadhun, moving between social comedy, romance and suspense rather than settling into one genre.
His upcoming slate continues that pattern. Udta Teer has been attracting attention and, according to Khurrana, steady love from viewers. Yeh Prem Mol Liya and Mupapa round out a lineup of titles that suggest different moods and formats.
Why he stays on this road
“I have always believed in walking the road less travelled.”
Khurrana credits the audience’s trust in his choices for the freedom he feels when picking scripts. That confidence, he says, allows him to take risks, challenge himself and switch between genres without being slotted into a single image.
But the actor is clear that being different is not enough. Entertainment has to stay at the centre. His argument is straightforward: audiences will accept a fresh premise, an unusual character or a new storytelling style as long as the film connects with them and holds their attention.
Khurrana also thanked the directors, writers and teams who have backed these stories, and the audiences who keep proving that unconventional films can find a place in mainstream entertainment.
The upcoming slate at a glance
- Udta Teer: drawing attention and ongoing audience love.
- Yeh Prem Mol Liya: another step away from the expected.
- Mupapa: another title adding variety to the lineup.
What this means for Bollywood audiences
At a moment when franchises and large-scale spectacles occupy a significant part of the industry, Khurrana’s comments make a case for the middle path: distinctive stories told with mainstream polish. He is not rejecting commercial cinema, but expanding what commercial cinema can include.
For fans, the next real test is execution. If the upcoming films deliver the blend of novelty and entertainment he is promising, they could reinforce the idea that the road less travelled still has plenty of room.
Source: bollywoodHungama.com
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