Because of his progressive entertainers that have succeeded to communicate essential messages about social good, Ayushmann Khurrana has been labelled the poster boy of content cinema in India. On the third anniversary of his blockbuster family entertainer Badhaai Ho, Ayushmann expresses his gratitude for the film’s good impact on society.
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Ayushmann, who has delivered eight back-to-back theatrical hits, says, “Most of my films are meant for families to come in and engage, take back an important message, and most importantly, be thoroughly entertained. I have been blessed to find scripts that are new, unique, and have a family audience skew as well.”
He adds, “Badhaai Ho, for me, ticked all these boxes and I’m thankful that the film triggered an important conversation in India about how society should react to late pregnancy. Society conditions us to react in a certain way when such things happen.”
Ayushmann, who has been recognized as one of the most influential people in the world by TIME Magazine for his choice of impactful films, further adds, “We wanted to show people why it’s not as big a deal that we make it out to be. We wanted people to see this issue from a more inclusive lens and tell them that it should not be seen as taboo. That, to me, was the success of Badhaai Ho. My next line up starting with Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, also falls under this bracket and is a wholesome family entertainer.”
Today, Ayushmann misses the exceptionally amazing late actress Surekha Sikri. The star emotionally says, “I’m also fortunate that I got to work with a towering performer like the late Surekha Sikriji in this film. She was a gentle soul with incredible depth as a human being and learnt a few life lessons by being on the set with her. I miss her and I’m sure the industry misses her terribly too.”
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Surekha finally received her due when her work in the film earned her the National Film Award for Supporting Actor. President Ram Nath Kovind presented her with the prize while she was in a wheelchair. Surekha ji, rest in peace.
