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Ayushmann Khurrana Calls Acting An ‘Udta Teer’ Habit
Ayushmann Khurrana often chooses films with unusual stories.
At the trailer launch of Udta Teer, he joked that becoming an actor was like taking an “udta teer.”
This phrase means doing something that may bring unnecessary trouble.
He said people may only know whether a film choice was good after the movie comes out.
Khurrana remembered that his family questioned his decision to become an actor.
They also wondered why he chose Vicky Donor as his first film.
That movie was about sperm donation, which was unusual for a mainstream Hindi film.
He said taking such risks has become a habit for him.
Udta Teer also features Sara Ali Khan and is set to arrive in cinemas in 2026.
Ayushmann Khurrana discussed his unconventional film choices at the Udta Teer trailer launch.
He compared becoming an actor to taking an “udta teer,” meaning inviting unnecessary trouble.
Khurrana said audiences and actors can judge a film choice only after its release.
He recalled similar doubts over his debut film Vicky Donor, which focused on sperm donation.
Udta Teer, starring Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, is scheduled for release on October 9, 2026.
- Who
- Actor Ayushmann Khurrana discussed his career choices; Udta Teer also stars Sara Ali Khan.
- What
- Khurrana said choosing acting and unconventional films is like taking an “udta teer,” or inviting unnecessary trouble.
- Where
- The comments were made at the trailer launch in Mumbai.
- When
- He made the comments at the Udta Teer trailer launch; the film is scheduled to release on October 9, 2026.
- Why
- He was responding to a question about whether he had ever regretted signing a risky film.
Key facts
- Event
- Trailer launch of Udta Teer
- Actor
- Ayushmann Khurrana
- Expression
- “Udta teer,” described as inviting unnecessary trouble
- Debut film discussed
- Vicky Donor, a 2012 comedy about sperm donation
- Other films mentioned
- Shubh Mangal Saavdhan and Dream Girl
- Co-star
- Sara Ali Khan
- Director
- Akash A Kaushik
- Release date
- October 9, 2026
Quotes
Ayushmann Khurrana
Indian actor discussing his career choices at the Udta Teer trailer launch
“What kind of film is this on sperm donation? Why are you taking an udta teer?”
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“Becoming an actor is like taking an udta teer”
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