10 Lesser known facts about ayushmann khurrana birthday special

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Name Change

Ayushmann wasn't always Ayushmann! His birth name was actually Nishant, but his parents changed it when he was just 3 years old [India TV News].

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Reality TV Champ

Before becoming a Bollywood star, Ayushmann emerged victorious on season 2 of the popular adventure show MTV Roadies [Cinema Express].

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Award Winner (Youngest Ever)

Not many know that Ayushmann holds the record for being the youngest recipient of the Bharat Nirman Award in New Delhi [Free Press Journal].

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Stage Before Screen

Ayushmann honed his acting chops in theatre for five years before making his film debut [Free Press Journal].

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Childhood Sweethearts

Ayushmann is a true believer in love! He married his childhood sweetheart, Tahira, whom he met during physics tuition classes in Chandigarh [Free Press Journal].

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Radio Jockey Roots

Before the big screen, Ayushmann's voice found a home on the radio.

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Real-Life Sperm Donor (Sort Of)

This might surprise you, but during a task on Roadies, Ayushmann actually revealed that he had donated sperm [News Nation].

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Musical Start

Singing isn't just for his movies! Ayushmann used to perform and sing on trains during his college days to earn money [News Nation].

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Blogger Extraordinaire

Ayushmann has a hidden talent for writing! He maintains a well-received blog where he expresses himself in Hindi [Radio City]. 

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Celebrity Recognition

Ayushmann's talent hasn't gone unnoticed. He secured a spot on Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list [Radio City].

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