Indian Idol 16: Ayushmann Khurrana performs on the singing reality show; says 'The same stage which once rejected me...'
ETimes | May 21, 2026 1:39 AM CST
Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana is busy promoting his new film, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do . The actor recently appeared on Indian Idol 16 where he was seen showcasing his singing skills as he performed the reprised version of his track "Dil Waale Chor". Ayushmann, who is one of the talented actor of Bollywood, is also known for his singing talent . He has managed to win numerous hearts with his singing prowess.
He performed a recreated version of his song “Dil Waale Chor” from his latest film “Pati Patni Aur Woh Do” on an episode of the singing reality show Indian Idol .
The moment brought back memories of the time when he was rejected from the same stage where he was now performing as a celebrity guest.
Ayushmann took to his official Instagram account and recalled his struggling days, he wrote, "This is the extended version of Dil Wale Chor (reprise) which I performed at Indian Idol. The same stage which once rejected me during my struggling days. Surreal. Thanks for loving the song. Thanks for loving the film. #PatiPatniAurWohDo running successfully in cinemas! (sic)."
During the episode, Ayushmann Khurrana also praised legendary actress and dancer Helen for transforming the way cabaret performances were viewed in Indian cinema.
Pouring his heart out, he said, “Cabaret ko, jise aaj item songs kaha jata hain, aapne ek artist ka darja diya. Asha Tai ne jitne khoobsurat gaane aapke liye gaaye aur jis tarah aapne unhe perform kiya it was truly tremendous. (Cabaret, which is now known as item songs, was given the stature of an artist by you. The beautiful songs that Asha Tai sang for you and the way you performed them, it was truly tremendous)"
He shared that just like Helen, his mother is from Burma.
The 'Andhadhun' actor added, “Meri maa Burma se hain aur unki zindagi ka sabse bada flex yeh tha ki Helen Ji bhi Burma se hain. Main bachpan se yahi sunta aaya hoon. Maa ne mujhe bachpan mein ek rhyme bhi sikhayi thi aur maine socha tha ki jab bhi aapse milunga, woh rhyme zaroor sunaunga. (My mother is from Burma and the biggest flex of her life was that Helen Ji is also from Burma. I have been hearing this since childhood. My mother had taught me a rhyme in childhood, and I had always thought that whenever I meet you, I will definitely recite that rhyme)."
Indian Idol 16 is hosted by Aditya Narayan and is judged by Vishal Dadlani, Shreya Ghoshal and Badshah.
He performed a recreated version of his song “Dil Waale Chor” from his latest film “Pati Patni Aur Woh Do” on an episode of the singing reality show Indian Idol .
The moment brought back memories of the time when he was rejected from the same stage where he was now performing as a celebrity guest.
Ayushmann took to his official Instagram account and recalled his struggling days, he wrote, "This is the extended version of Dil Wale Chor (reprise) which I performed at Indian Idol. The same stage which once rejected me during my struggling days. Surreal. Thanks for loving the song. Thanks for loving the film. #PatiPatniAurWohDo running successfully in cinemas! (sic)."
For the uninitiated, the 'Dream Girl' faced rejection during the second season of the reality show "Indian Idol".
During the episode, Ayushmann Khurrana also praised legendary actress and dancer Helen for transforming the way cabaret performances were viewed in Indian cinema.
Pouring his heart out, he said, “Cabaret ko, jise aaj item songs kaha jata hain, aapne ek artist ka darja diya. Asha Tai ne jitne khoobsurat gaane aapke liye gaaye aur jis tarah aapne unhe perform kiya it was truly tremendous. (Cabaret, which is now known as item songs, was given the stature of an artist by you. The beautiful songs that Asha Tai sang for you and the way you performed them, it was truly tremendous)"
He shared that just like Helen, his mother is from Burma.
The 'Andhadhun' actor added, “Meri maa Burma se hain aur unki zindagi ka sabse bada flex yeh tha ki Helen Ji bhi Burma se hain. Main bachpan se yahi sunta aaya hoon. Maa ne mujhe bachpan mein ek rhyme bhi sikhayi thi aur maine socha tha ki jab bhi aapse milunga, woh rhyme zaroor sunaunga. (My mother is from Burma and the biggest flex of her life was that Helen Ji is also from Burma. I have been hearing this since childhood. My mother had taught me a rhyme in childhood, and I had always thought that whenever I meet you, I will definitely recite that rhyme)."
Indian Idol 16 is hosted by Aditya Narayan and is judged by Vishal Dadlani, Shreya Ghoshal and Badshah.
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