Ayush Kumar Leads Andaaz 2: Suneel Darshan’s Protégé Sets The Stage For Bollywood’s Next Big Love Story
Bollywood welcomes a fresh face as Aayush Kumar gears up for his grand debut in Andaaz 2, directed by the renowned filmmaker Suneel Darshan. While sequels often grapple with comparisons to their predecessors, for Aayush, the real challenge isn’t just stepping into a well-loved franchise—it’s living up to the legacy of a filmmaker who has defined Bollywood’s golden era of romance and drama
Hailing from a middle-class family in Gurgaon, Haryana, Aayush Kumar’s journey into films is nothing short of cinematic itself. An academic achiever, he secured a 97 percentile in the CAT exam and earned admission to the prestigious University Business School, Chandigarh. Yet, destiny had other plans. A moment of epiphany during a finance exam led him to walk away from a conventional career and embrace his passion for acting. He honed his craft through theatre in Chandigarh and later at Delhi’s Mandi House before boldly moving to Mumbai
His perseverance paid off when he caught the attention of filmmaker Suneel Darshan, a master of cinematic storytelling whose films have shaped the careers of many leading actors. Aayush recalls his first meeting with the veteran director as nerve-wracking yet surreal. “I walked in hoping for any significant role, never expecting to be considered for the lead. When Suneel Darshan handed me the contract, it took me days to process the fact that I would lead a film under his direction.”
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