Ayushmann made his debut with Shoojit Sircar's film Vicky Donor
Mumbai:
VJ-turned-actor Ayushmann Khurranafeels that it has now become relatively easier for outsidersto enter the film industry as it is only the talent thatmatters.
Ayushmann, who had contested on popular reality showRoadies and emerged as winner, took up a job as a RadioJockey and hosted shows for MTV. He also started anchoring forother reality shows like India's Got Talent, Just Danceand some award functions.
With Vicky Donor, Ayushmann made his acting debut inBollywood opposite TV actress Yami Gautam. His second releasewas Nautanki Saala!.
"Earlier, it was not easy but today it is all abouttalent. Indian cinema has grown over a period of time today.Everything is transparent, filmmakers do auditions and theselection is based on who fits the bill. I think I have carveda niche as an actor-singer," Ayushmann told PTI in aninterview here.
Considering that every year a bunch of new actors enterindustry, Ayushmann is not bogged down with thecompetitiveness that the profession brings in.
"I am not competitive at all. Every year there are atleast three debutants, so always there is new lot of actorscoming in industry. There is space for everyone," he said.Ayushmann aspires to work with filmmakers like Rajkumar Hiraniand Aditya Chopra.
Ayushmann, who is elated with the response to his latestfilm Nautanki Saala! says, he does not feel the pressureanymore and is glad that everyone is accepting him.
"I don't feel the pressure... I believe in performance.I am new here and I am glad people are liking and acceptingme. It feels great when people shower praises on you, credityou. I am happy to reach where I am today. It's all surreal,"he said.
(Pics: The Nautanki party: Ayushmann, Pooja, Gaelyn)The film Vicky Donor directed by Shoojit Sircar wasbased on the concept of sperm donation and infertility. Thefilm produced by John Abraham was a huge hit and baggedseveral awards including the prestigious National awards.
Nautanki Saala a comedy film starring Ayushmann andKunaal Roy Kapur, released last Friday to a good response.
"Last year I felt like I was giving an exam, I wasnervous. But this year, I was kind of chilled out. I wasconfident about the film (Nautanki Saala!). It was adifferent film and we were hopeful audience will like it. Weall had worked hard for it and it feels good that people haveliked it," Ayushmann said.
Rohan Sippy directed film has reportedly earned overRs 14 crore.
"I was not bothered about it (box office). I don'tunderstand numbers. I think that department is of producer andfinanciers," Ayushmann said.
"For me success of a film is not about Rs 100 crore. Itdoes not mean that if the film earns that much amount thenonly it is a successful. Like Vicky Donor was made at abudget of four crore and earned over Rs 40 crore, NautankiSaala! was made for Rs 10 crore and till now has made businessof Rs 13 crore or so," he said.
Ayushmann will now be seen in John Abraham's next homeproduction Hamara Bajaj and YRF's untitled film with SonamKapoor.
Ayushmann, who had contested on popular reality showRoadies and emerged as winner, took up a job as a RadioJockey and hosted shows for MTV. He also started anchoring forother reality shows like India's Got Talent, Just Danceand some award functions.
With Vicky Donor, Ayushmann made his acting debut inBollywood opposite TV actress Yami Gautam. His second releasewas Nautanki Saala!.
"Earlier, it was not easy but today it is all abouttalent. Indian cinema has grown over a period of time today.Everything is transparent, filmmakers do auditions and theselection is based on who fits the bill. I think I have carveda niche as an actor-singer," Ayushmann told PTI in aninterview here.
Considering that every year a bunch of new actors enterindustry, Ayushmann is not bogged down with thecompetitiveness that the profession brings in.
"I am not competitive at all. Every year there are atleast three debutants, so always there is new lot of actorscoming in industry. There is space for everyone," he said.Ayushmann aspires to work with filmmakers like Rajkumar Hiraniand Aditya Chopra.
Ayushmann, who is elated with the response to his latestfilm Nautanki Saala! says, he does not feel the pressureanymore and is glad that everyone is accepting him.
"I don't feel the pressure... I believe in performance.I am new here and I am glad people are liking and acceptingme. It feels great when people shower praises on you, credityou. I am happy to reach where I am today. It's all surreal,"he said.
(Pics: The Nautanki party: Ayushmann, Pooja, Gaelyn)The film Vicky Donor directed by Shoojit Sircar wasbased on the concept of sperm donation and infertility. Thefilm produced by John Abraham was a huge hit and baggedseveral awards including the prestigious National awards.
Nautanki Saala a comedy film starring Ayushmann andKunaal Roy Kapur, released last Friday to a good response.
"Last year I felt like I was giving an exam, I wasnervous. But this year, I was kind of chilled out. I wasconfident about the film (Nautanki Saala!). It was adifferent film and we were hopeful audience will like it. Weall had worked hard for it and it feels good that people haveliked it," Ayushmann said.
Rohan Sippy directed film has reportedly earned overRs 14 crore.
"I was not bothered about it (box office). I don'tunderstand numbers. I think that department is of producer andfinanciers," Ayushmann said.
"For me success of a film is not about Rs 100 crore. Itdoes not mean that if the film earns that much amount thenonly it is a successful. Like Vicky Donor was made at abudget of four crore and earned over Rs 40 crore, NautankiSaala! was made for Rs 10 crore and till now has made businessof Rs 13 crore or so," he said.
Ayushmann will now be seen in John Abraham's next homeproduction Hamara Bajaj and YRF's untitled film with SonamKapoor.