‘Quirky and taboo subjects have become my zone
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai|November 11, 2021
Says Ayushmann Khurrana, as he talks about his career trajectory and shares take on being a part of clutter-breaking cinema
S RAMACHANDRAN
‘Quirky and taboo subjects have become my zone

Ayushmann Khurrana never shied away from taking the unconventional route when it comes to picking up projects. Be it an unspoken topic like erectile dysfunction in Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, caste politics in Article 15, a follicle-challenged hero in Bala, a gay man in Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan or body shaming in Dum Laga Ke Haisha... Ayushmann has worked in some interesting movies. And, now, he is back with yet another interesting film, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, based on gender dysphoria. It was Ayushmann who suggested the title of the film, reveals director Abhishek Kapoor.

The dialogue from Article 15- when Isha Talwar (who plays Ayushmann's wife in the movie) says, We do not need a hero. We just need people to stop waiting for a hero - perfectly sums the Vicky Donor actor's career trajectory.

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