Nothing wrong in doing a two-hero film: Ayushmann

Actor Ayushmann

Khurrana (right) feels that an actor can happily be a part of a two-hero film, if the script is good and when both the actors get significant roles to play. In his latest film, Bareilly Ki Barfi, the actor is sharing screen space with actor Rajkummar Rao.

Recently, filmmaker Rohit Shetty had reportedly said his Ram Lakhan remake fell through because the male actors were insecure about working together.

“I’ve never done a two-hero film but it’s okay to do it. In Vicky Donor (2012), I think Anu Kapoor [who essayed the role of Dr Baldev Chaddha] had a more author-backed role than me. But he wasn’t my contemporary; Rajkummar is. If the script is good, then once in a while, it’s good to do a two hero film,” says Ayushmann, who reveals that he had suggested Rajkummar’s name to the makers, despite knowing that his character will get all the appreciation. “I love him [Rajkummar] as a person and an actor. His role is more author-backed than mine. I knew that he’ll get all the good reviews for the film.”

The actor looks up to Rajkummar’s ability to transform himself as per the requirement of the role. “We are similar in a way but the kind of films we’ve done are different.

He has mostly done alternate cinema, while I’ve done a mix of both. “I’ve always looked up to him because he is so versatile. He changes so much in every film and that’s not easy,” says Ayushmann.

I love Rajkummar. His role is more author-backed than mine. I knew that he’ll get all the good reviews for the film AYUSHMANN KHURRANA, ACTOR

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