Ayushmann Khurrana, the quirky star who can make any role feel like a high‑stakes game, was on KBC 18 with co‑guest Sara Ali Khan to drum up buzz for Udta Teer—his latest venture into the spy‑comedy arena. The show was anything but ordinary; amid the trivia and laughter, he dropped a heartfelt apology to legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan for calling him “budhau” in their earlier film Gulabo Sitabo.
Amitabh, the one‑man army of Indian cinema, didn’t miss a beat. He fired back with a trademark grin, asking, “84‑wali kya harkatein hoti hain?”—a playful jab that turned the moment into a light‑hearted show‑stopper. The term “budhau” literally means “old man,” yet Ayushmann’s line—“Aapko film mein budhau kaha, I am sorry. Aap budhau nahi hain. Real life, you’re 24”—showed that age is just a number, even for an 84‑year‑old icon.
When pressed about his new role—an undercover Pakistani agent—Ayushmann shrugged it off with the classic actor’s pragmatism. “It’s part of the script,” he said, “and I’m ready to do anything.” He went on to explain that Udta Teer is a genre‑bender, a spy‑comedy that treads the line between patriotism and punchlines. The actor’s “director’s baby” approach, he added, means he first reads the script before diving into the character, ensuring every line lands just right.
Udta Teer makes its debut under first‑time director Akash A Kaushik and will hit screens on Oct. 23. Fans can expect a blend of slick espionage set‑pieces, cheeky dialogue, and Ayushmann’s trademark charm. With the star‑friendly rapport on KBC already buzzed, the film’s release promises a fresh, playful take on the spy‑genre that could rewrite expectations for Bollywood comedies.