From winning MTV Roadies to be one of the top Bollywood stars today, Ayushmann Khurrana has come a long way. He has donned several hats in his journey from being an RJ, VJ, singer, and actor. But now he has turned an investor for the first time.
Ayushmann has joined the long list of Bollywood celebrities who have picked-up stake or invested in start-ups in recent times. He has invested in a men’s grooming brand called The Man Company that is owned by Helios Lifestyle. The singer-actor will also be the company’s brand ambassador.
According to Hitesh Dhingra, Founder and Managing Director, The Man Company, Khurrana has made a “strategic investment” and he does not hold any board position. Investments have been made in his personal capacity.
“Apart from making a strategic investment in the company, Ayushmann Khurrana will also be our brand ambassador,” he told BusinessLine.
Ayushmann said, “The definition of a gentleman has thankfully evolved today and I believe men should be comfortable to embrace their vulnerability and their weaknesses. It doesn’t make them less of a man.”
He further added, “I immediately connected with the philosophy of The Man Company and consider the company as a progressive and extremely inclusive brand. The company has impeccable business insights and I will be deeply invested in ensuring that the company grows from strength to strength in the years to come.”
Ayushmann Khurrana will be next seen in his upcoming film Bala, a satire on premature balding will mark his third collaboration with Bhumi Pednekar and second with Yami Gautam.
Khurrana will also reunite with Shoojit Sircar for the comedy-drama Gulabo Sitabo, co-starring Amitabh Bachchan, and play a gay man in Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan where he will be seen sharing the screen space with his Badhaai Ho co-actors Neena Gupta and Gajraj Rao.