The acclaimed actor Ayushmann Khurrana, celebrated for his leading role in 2019's sensational comedy, Dream Girl, comes back to his favorite genre with the much-anticipated sequel.
Ayushmann Khurrana, the face of the 2019 comedy hit Dream Girl, directed by Raaj Shandilya, makes his glorious return to the genre that brought him widespread fame, with Dream Girl 2. The earlier installment was not just a critical success but also a box-office sensation. Reflecting on his portrayal of the character Pooja, Khurrana described it as a tremendous gamble.
Essential Highlights:
- Ayushmann Khurrana's last appearance in a comedy was in the popular film, Bala (2019).
- Alongside Khurrana, Dream Girl 2 is graced with talents such as Ananya Panday and Annu Kapoor.
"A Bold Choice to Portray a Man Dressed as a Woman"
The multi-talented actor from Andhadhun could hardly contain his excitement at the warm and effusive reception to the trailer of Dream Girl 2, launched on Tuesday. He exclaimed, "I'm overjoyed to see people embracing Dream Girl 2's trailer as a wave of hilarity. This movie is meant to have people laughing so hard that they might tumble out of their seats!" Khurrana further expressed his relief and satisfaction with the audience's reaction to his reprisal of Pooja.
Discussing the challenges of playing a man who cross-dresses as a part of his occupation, Khurrana elaborated on the unforeseen difficulties and significant risks involved. He shared, "Taking on the role of someone who dresses as a woman, leading to all kinds of mix-ups, was an audacious move. I'm thrilled that the audience has embraced this unique persona of mine. The reception has been profoundly gratifying." His performance in Dream Girl (2019) saw him undertake a similar role.
"Dream Girl 2 is Set to Have Audiences Rolling with Laughter"
Besides his work in the Dream Girl series, Khurrana has been the lead in other renowned comedies, including Shubh Mangal Savdhan, Bareilly ki Barfi, and Dum Lagaa ke Haisha. He discussed the underestimated complexities of comedy, asserting, "Creating laughter is an intricate art, possibly the most arduous task. However, I'm confident this film will have viewers laughing uncontrollably."
Dream Girl 2 heralds Khurrana's enthusiastic return to unadulterated, joyful comedy, particularly considering his recent forays into slightly different genres with movies like An Action Hero Article 15, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, Anek, and to some extent, Doctor G. This sequel also marks a joyous reunion with Annu Kapoor, his co-star from his debut in Vicky Donor (2012). Dream Girl 2, with its star-studded cast including Ananya Panday, is all set to hit the screens on August 25.