From Article 15 to Bala: 10-best rated Ayushmann Khurrana to watch on OTT

Badhaai Ho released in 2018. Gajraj Rao, Surekha Sikri, Shardul Rana, and Sanya Malhotra play important roles in the movie, which also features Ayushmann Khurrana and Neena Gupta. The story follows a middle-aged couple who conceive, much to the disappointment of their entire family, particularly their older son.

Andhadhun is a dark comedy crime thriller movie that was released in 2018. It's a film about deception, lies, and manipulations, helmed by Sriram Raghavan. The story centres around the protagonist, Akash portrayed by Ayushmann Khurrana. Andhadhun is a superbly planned, well-acted film with multiple twists and turns. From start to finish, it's a satirical crime thriller that will keep everyone on the edge of their seat. The performances of Ayushmann Khurrana and Tabu in the film were appreciated by reviewers and audiences alike.

In 2019, the Anubhav Sinha movie Article 15 was premiered as a neo-noir crime drama. Ayan Ranjan, the region's Assistant Superintendent of Police, is portrayed by Ayushmann Khurrana. The title of the film comes from Article 15 of the Indian constitution, which outlaws discrimination on the basis of religion, race, caste, or sexuality.

Dum Laga Ke Haisha is a 2015 Hindi-language romantic comedy drama directed by Sharat Katariya, inspired from the movie My Big Fat Bride. Ayushmann Khurrana portrays Prem Prakash Tiwari, a young cassette tape store owner in Haridwar's local market. Sandhya, a well-educated, overweight girl, is the one his father wants him to marry. Prem, a school dropout, is pressured into marrying her amidst his dislike for her.

Balmukund Bala Shukla portrayed by Ayushmann Khurrana is a popular child who takes great pride in his haircut. Bala is now a balding man in his late twenties, 14 years later. In Bala, Ayushmann Khurrana shown that he isn't scared to deviate from the typical hero's role by portraying a man who is self-conscious about his baldness. The Amar Kaushik directed movie received largely positive reviews from critics, who commended the actors and plot.

Ayushmann portrayed a sperm donor in his debut film. The movie shattered stereotypes and established Ayushmann Khurrana as a rising star. Vicky Arora is a jobless Delhi-based Punjabi boy who is persuaded to become a sperm donor by Baldev Chaddha played by Annu Kapoor in order to make quick money. The Shoojit Sircar film won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment at the 60th National Film Awards.

The story of Mudit Sharma portrayed by Ayushmann, who suffers from erectile dysfunction, is depicted in Shubh Mangal Saavdhan. Mudit defends Sugandha, played by Bhumi Pednekar and their relationship against family and societal expectations as the wedding day approaches and conflicts and arguments escalate. He even risks his life to protect Sugandha, his real love. He rejects toxic masculinity, and the two of them work together to create a relationship of equality in their marriage. The film is directed by R.S. Prasanna.

Bareily Ki Barfi premiered in 2017, is a Bollywood Rom-Com movie helmed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari. The movie features Ayushman, Kriti Sanon, Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi and others. A love triangle develops between Bitti Sharam portrayed by Kriti Sanon, Cheeraj Gup portrayed by Ayushmann Khurrana and Pritam Vidrohi portrayed by Rajkummar Rao. Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s movie plot revolves around whether real love triumphs or not.

One of the first Hindi cinema to openly express same-sex love was Shubh Mangal Zyaada Saavdhan. Ayushmann and Jitendra Kumar's Kartik Singh and Aman Tripathi appear to be a pleasant couple. They do share a chemistry, but it's a natural rather than an imposed bond. The simplicity with which both characters interact adds to the situation's authenticity. The movie was directed by Hitesh Kewalya and was praised a lot for its bold choice of storytelling.