Aparshakti Khurana, the versatile and spirited Bollywood actor, turns 38 on November 18. Born in Chandigarh, the younger Khurana has carved a niche for himself in the industry, following in the footsteps of his elder brother Ayushmann Khurrana while building an identity entirely his own. With his distinctive charm, comic timing and commitment to every role he takes on, Aparshakti has emerged as one of Bollywood’s most dependable performers.
On his 38th birthday, here’s a look at Aparshakti Khurana’s journey, career-defining performances, and the exciting projects he has lined up.
Aparshakti Khurana Birthday: Journey
The actor began his career in Bollywood with supporting roles to make his presence felt through impactful performances. Over the years, he has shown remarkable growth
in a short span of time with his natural acting, ability to uplift scenes and relatable charm. From sports dramas to horror comedies and intense thrillers to period series, he has transitioned into more layered roles that prove his versatility across genres.
He shot to fame after his standout role in the web series Jubilee and continues to impress audiences with recent films like Berlin and Stree 2. His effortless blend of humour, emotion and screen presence makes watching him an absolute delight.
Aparshakti Khurana Birthday: Memorable Roles
Street 2
In Amar Kaushik’s horror-comedy sequel, Aparshakti reprised his popular role as Bittu. Starring alongside Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor and Pankaj Tripathi, he once again delivered impeccable comic timing. The subplot involving his kidnapped girlfriend, Chitti (Anya Singh), added both humour and emotion to the story.
Dangal
Aparshakti’s breakthrough performance came in Nitesh Tiwari’s Dangal. The film revolved around Mahavir Singh Phogat, a wrestler who trains his daughters Geeta Phogat and Babita Phogat to become the first world-class female wrestlers in the country. Aparshakti played Omkar, cousin to the Phogat sisters. Sharing screen space with Aamir Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra and Sakshi Tanwar, Aparshakti stood out with his heartfelt portrayal.
Luka Chuppi
Set in Mathura, this romantic comedy revolved around a television reporter who had a live-in relationship with his intern. Chaos ensued when their traditional families considered them to be married. Aparshakti played the role of Abbas Sheikh in the Laxman Utekar directorial. His comedic flair and strong screen presence added charm to the film.
Dhokha Round D Corner
The multi-perspective thriller starred R Madhavan, Darshan Kumaar and Aparshakti Khurana along with debutante Khushalii Kumar. Produced by T-Series and directed by Kookie Gulati, Dhokha – Round D Corner showcased Aparshakti in a new light, exploring shades of grey as the plot twisted through a day in the life of a troubled couple.
Jubilee
Created and directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, the series stars Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aparshakti Khurana, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sidhant Gupta and others. Playing Binod Das, a worker in Ray Talkies who rises to become a leading actor, he delivered a gripping and transformative performance that earned widespread acclaim.
Aparshakti Khurana Birthday: Upcoming Projects
Gunmaster G9
Fans will see him stepping into an all-new avatar in the upcoming high-octane family action drama titled Gunmaster G9. Helmed by Aditya Datt, the film will see him playing a villain for the first time. Backed by Deepak Mukut and Hunar Mukut under the Soham Rockstar Entertainment banner, Gunmaster G9 will also star Emraan Hashmi, Genelia D’Souza and Abhishek Singh. The film is expected to hit the theatres in 2026.
Side Heroes
Aparshakti is also roped in for renowned filmmaker Imtiaz Ali’s next project. Tentatively titled Side Heroes, Aparshakti will share the screen space with Abhishek Banerjee and Varun Sharma in the upcoming drama.
This untitled project will be jointly produced by Ali and Mahaveer Jain Films. Made under the direction of Sanjay Tripaathy, the film is touted to be a heartfelt and hilarious ode to friendship, nostalgia and rediscovering joy.
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