Pratidin Bureau
Before Bollywood stardom, Ayushmann conquered the second season of MTV Roadies in 2004 [MTV Roadies].
Born Nishant, his parents renamed him Ayushmann at the age of 3
He holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and a Master's degree in Mass Communication
Before movies, he was a popular Radio Jockey, known for his show 'Big Chai - Maan Na Maan, Main Tera Ayushmann' [Radio City].
He achieved the rare feat of winning a National Film Award for Best Actor (for Andhadhun) before even completing 10 films [Cinema Express].
A self-proclaimed Delhi lover, many of his initial films like Vicky Donor and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan showcased the capital city [Radio City].
Openly admired by the LGBTQ+ community, he has spoken about being approached by men during his time in Chandigarh
He maintains a well-received blog where he expresses himself through writing in Hindi.
His talent and influence were acknowledged with a spot on Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list
Married to his childhood sweetheart Tahira, theirs is a story of enduring love