The National Award winning actor Ayushmann Khurrana, reminisces an instance when a producer made a bizarre offer to him. The actor was offered a blank cheque and asked to work in three consecutive films with the given production. However, Khurrana chose to turn it down.
The Dream Girl actor mentioned this in an interview to Bollywood Hungama that, “I remember there was one producer who once gave me a blank cheque and said ‘Jitna chahe le lo, teen picture karlo humare saath. Story,script wagera likhte rahenge’ (Take the money you want, do three films with us. We’ll write the scripts later). I said, ‘Mere liye Laxmi se pehle Saraswati aati hai’. (Saraswati is more important than Laxmi). For me, the script is very important.”
He went on to add, “I don’t want to do anything regressive. I know the popular palette is regressive, but I can’t change my mindset like that. So this is my USP, I do films that are progressive. I believe in cinema for change. I always wanted to do unconventional stories, I am fortunate that I am getting those.”
The actor also averred about his insecurities and career at stake despite being associated with established and creative minds. He affirmed his observation that all his films which were proved to be a massive success at the box office were directed by newbies. He said, “First time directors are more collaborative and are very open in a way. So it’s just easy and fun working with him.”
Ayushmann is now tied up in the promotions of his upcoming film, Doctor G, co-starring Rakul Preet and Shefali Shah in pivotal roles. The film will hit the theaters on October 14.
