Top 5 Best Movies of Ayushmann Khurrana

One of the most unorthodox, prolific and gifted actors of modern-day Bollywood, Ayushmann Khurrana, is on a whole different league when it comes to making unconventional cinema. His last five films from Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017) to Article 15 (2019) were appreciated both commercially and critically as he is slowly trying to evolve mainstream cinema with his experimental films.

His upcoming movie list also looks very interesting with a bunch of fascinating titles from Bala to India’s first openly-gay love story, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan. Redesign, evolve, entertain and progress are the secret mantras of success of Khurrana’s Bollywood career so far. And to celebrate the release of his upcoming film, Dream Girl, we put together a list of the Top 5 Best Movies of Ayushmann Khurrana’s career. So, here it goes!

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5. Bareilly Ki Barfi

Director – Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari
Genre – Romantic Comedy
Streaming Platform – Netflix

In Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s Bareilly Ki Barfi, Ayushmann Khurrana plays the character of Chirag Dubey, a printing press owner and an aspiring writer in small-town Uttar Pradesh. Although the movie did not have the most exceptionally written screenplays, the storyline was compelling enough to keep me interested. The comedic sequences were on point, the relationship between the characters was well-developed, and the overall performances were fun to watch. Overall, Bareilly Ki Barfi had a few problems here are there, but it’s delightful enough for you to give it a shot!

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4. Badhaai Ho

Director – Amit Ravindrenath Sharma
Genre – Comedy – Drama
Streaming Platform – Hotstar

Set in New Delhi, Ayushmann Khurrana plays the role of a conventional software employee, Nakul, who has a normal girlfriend in Sanya Malhotra. But, the storyline kicks in when Khurrana’s 50-year old mother gets impregnated by his father accidentally. Embracing the weirdness of the plot, the entire narrative was sprinkled cleverly with witty jokes. Moreover, the funny dialogue, poignant emotion, delightful love stories, the weepy family-drama and terrific performances from the entire cast elevate the film’s quality and makes it a refreshing watch.

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3. Vicky Donor

Director – Shoojit Sircar
Genre – Romantic Comedy
Streaming Platform – Voot

Ayushmann Khurrana’s debut film, Vicky Donor, directed by Shoojit Sircar is, in fact, one of his best movies to date and probably one of the funniest out of the bunch. The premise of the film explores the life of Vicky Arora, a sperm donor who’s life is in disarray once his family and girlfriend learn about his profession. Provided with multiple hilarious scenes, the film also has some heart and portrays deep-emotions with remarkable character moments. An enjoyable watch!

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2. Article 15

Director – Shoojit Sircar
Genre – Romantic Comedy
Streaming Platform – Netflix

[This excerpt comes from Anushree’s ‘Article 15‘ Review]

Anubhav Sinha’s Article 15 may be one of the most significant movies of this year, and it lives up to those expectations. It deals with some very severe social issues that plague modern India – the caste system and its impacts. The story is based on several incidents that happened over the past few years, particularly the rape and murder of two young girls in Badayun, UP. In the film, the cops are unwilling to investigate the case as the victims belong to a lower caste when they are reported missing. When the two girls turn up dead, the police pin the murders on the girl’s families without conducting an investigation.

Article 15 could so easily have been a heavy-handed film as it tries to show the realities of the caste system in India. Instead, it opts for realism that is refreshing and allows the audience to absorb the story on their own. Ayushmann Khurrana plays Ayan Ranjan, the region’s Addl. CP and his character are more grounded and the one who tries to make sense out a ridiculous situation. This movie is a must-watch for everyone because sometimes those of us in the cities lose touch with the real India and this story is a real eye-opener.

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1. Andhadhun

Director – Shoojit Sircar
Genre – Romantic Comedy
Streaming Platform – Netflix

Sriram Raghavan’s Andhadhun is a classic film based on lies, deceit and manipulation. It is touted as one of the Best Bollywood Movies in recent years, and it deserves all the applause. The primary plot revolves around the main character, Akash (Ayushmann Khurrana), and his everyday adventures trying to trick everyone that he’s blind. Filled with countless twists and turns, Andhadhun is a well-acted, meticulously crafted film. It is an incredibly written satirical crime-thriller which keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time from the beginning till the end.

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