Ayushmann Khurrana’s journey could easily be mistaken for a Bollywood screenplay — one where grit meets grace, and dreams collide with destiny. Fresh off the success of Thamma, where he plays the haunting Betaal in the MHCU universe, the actor is basking in praise for yet another transformative performance. But even as he enjoys his moment, Ayushmann remains the small-town boy who once stood on a Mumbai street, looking up at a billboard and daring to dream.

In a chat with Pinkvilla, the Thamma actor reflected on his early years — the long struggle, the failed auditions, and the unshakable faith that kept him going. From his time in radio and television to that life-changing moment under a Mumbai hoarding, Ayushmann retraced the journey that turned an ordinary boy into one of India’s most

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