When Ayushmann Khurrana Was Irked After Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui Underperformed & Called India 'Homophobic'

Ayushman Khurrana recently made waves in the entertainment world by delivering a hit with Dream Girl 2. However, did you know that he once spoke up about the box office performance of his film Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui and took a strong dig at the whole country? The actor stated that even though the movie received positive feedback, the box office result was below expectations. Reportedly, the movie only managed to earn Rs 28.26 crore during its theatrical run. According to Ayushmann, the film, which includes a narrative about LGBTQ+ issues, suffered due to the homophobia prevalent in India.

Ayushmann Called India "Homophonic"

As per OTT play, he said, “In fact, my last three films, including an LGBTQ film (Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui), really don’t do well commercially because, unfortunately, our country is homophobic. Then there was Anek, a docudrama that was a very niche in terms of the tone of the film. Doctor G was an A-rated film, and given the kind of certification it got, the film did decently well in theatres. For a while, that was my learning for making a film.”

He added, "If I stop taking risks, I will be conventional. I have always been unconventional, and I make those choices. I will be taking them in the future as well, regardless of success or failure."

Ayushmann Khurrana upcoming projects

In addition to Aayushmann's thought-provoking statement about homophobia in India, his future projects also make a strong case for his determination to challenge norms and create diverse content. His candidness about the performance of his movies and his boldness in choosing unconventional roles surely make him a unique star on the Bollywood horizon. No doubt, his fans are eagerly looking forward to his upcoming projects.However, he's yet to announce his next after Dream Girl 2.