Ayush Kumar Leads Andaaz 2: Suneel Darshan’s Protégé sets the Stage for bollywood’s next big love story
Feb 15, 2025
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.