{
  "id": 9530077,
  "title": "Ayushmann Khurrana Says Becoming An Actor Is Like Taking An 'Udta Teer': 'It's A Habit Of Mine'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/ayushmann-khurrana-says-becoming-an-actor-is-like-taking-an-udta-teer",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T08:48:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/ayushmann-khurrana-says-becoming-an-actor-is-like-taking-an-udta-teer-its-a-habit-of-mine"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: Ayushmann Khurrana shared his thoughts on taking risks in his career during the trailer launch of his upcoming film Udta Teer. Known for his unconventional choices, the actor joked that becoming an actor itself is like inviting trouble, using the Hindi phrase \"udta teer\". Ayushmann explained that while an actor usually knows if a film works after its release, he only jokes about it. The 2012 film Vicky Donor, where he played a sperm donor, was one such risk he took, attracting similar reactions from his family. The actor emphasized that he embraces these unconventional roles, stating that taking an \"udta teer\" is a habit for him. Udta Teer, a spy comedy directed by Akash A Kaushik, also features Sara Ali Khan and is set to release in theatres on October 9, 2026.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Ayushmann Khurrana opened up about his unconventional film choices at the trailer launch of Udta Teer and joked that taking risks has now become a habit for him Ayushmann Khurrana has built a reputation for choosing stories that are unusual and often far removed from conventional Bollywood formulas. From playing a sperm donor in Vicky Donor to taking on socially relevant subjects in Shubh…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}