AYUSHMANN KHURRANA
1. Your character seems to be caught in complete chaos throughout
the trailer. What was the most fun part about playing Prajapati
Pandey?
At his core, Prajapati is a deeply honest man; his intentions are clean and
his moral compass is intact, but his unshakeable self-belief walks him
straight into one catastrophic situation after another. That gap between
how capable he thinks he is and how spectacularly things unravel is
where the laughter lives. You’re not laughing at a bad man; you’re
laughing at a very good man who is hopelessly, hilariously out of his
depth and refuses to admit it until the chaos is complete.
2. The film blends confusion, comedy, and relationship drama. What
balance were you trying to strike with your performance?
The balance wasn’t something I calculated, it came from the character
himself. Prajapati is not a man trying to be funny. He’s a man trying very
hard to stay in control and failing spectacularly. The moment I understood
that, the performance found its own rhythm. For me, the reference points
were always the greats: Sanjeev Kumar and the worlds of Padosan,
Chupke Chupke, Angoor and Gol Maal. Humour from that era emerged
from misunderstandings, timing and character dynamics. It was never
about the “joke”, it was always about the situation and the person
reacting to it. Mudassar Aziz has written a comedy of errors in the most
classical sense; every misunderstanding compounds the last one and
every solution creates three new problems. My job was to stay
completely sincere inside that spiral.
3. Audiences have loved you in relatable comedy roles before. How
does this character differ from your previous rom-com
performances?
My character in Pati Patni Aur Woh Do comes from a completely different
world. His backstory, the way he reacts to situations and the chaos he
navigates are all unique to him. That’s why I don’t really see a
comparison with my previous comedy outing. Bala was about a man
embracing self-acceptance while dealing with premature balding,
whereas Dream Girl 2 followed an impersonator trying to fix his financial
struggles.
4. The trailer hints at a lot of misunderstandings and double lives. What
makes the screenplay so entertaining?
To clarify, there isn’t actually a “double life” situation in the film, but the
screenplay is extremely entertaining. When I first heard the narration with
my team, my manager was in splits. Mudassar is a remarkable storyteller
who has picked a legacy subject and ensured the script honours the
legacy of classic situational comedies while remaining fresh for today’s
audience. It gives people a chance to revisit that golden era of comedy,
remembering films like Padosan, Chupke Chupke and Angoor – that kind
of cinema. You will laugh out loud. It’s about how the chaos unfolds as
multiple women enter Prajapati’s life while he remains utterly convinced
he has everything under control. I’m certain that when Pati Patni Aur Woh
Do hits theatres, audiences will love it as much as we did during that first
narration.
5. Did you improvise any scenes or comic moments during the shoot?
Shooting in Prayagraj was a lot of fun; the city is almost a character itself.
There’s a very specific dialect to this world and I kept going back to
Mudassar for guidance, he’s exceptional with language in this genre.
While there was room for improvisation and he was always open to
suggestions, we mostly stuck to the screenplay. It was so well-written
that it made our jobs seamless. My three leading ladies and I built a real
bond on set, and we all wanted to push every scene as far as it could go.
6. The film has a strong ensemble cast. How did each actor bring a
different energy to the story?
Rakul, Sara and Wamiqa are all exceptional actors who bring distinct
energies that reflect beautifully in their characters. Prajapati responds to
each of them differently and it always feels organic rather than forced.
I’ve always enjoyed the element of surprise a co-actor brings, that
unscripted moment where they do something unexpected and you
instinctively respond. We bonded over food, workouts, and long drives to the location. That warmth translates directly onto the screen. A happy set
makes a happy film.
7. Mudassar Aziz is known for his humour-driven storytelling. What
was it like collaborating with him?
Working with Mudassar was a genuinely rewarding experience. His
approach to comedy is something you have to witness firsthand. He has
narrated most of his scripts to me. What stood out was his availability;
whenever a scene needed an extra comic edge, he had an instinct for
exactly what would work. I also appreciated that it was a two-way street.
He would suggest how to land a scene but remain completely open to
what I brought to the table. That kind of creative ease only comes from
someone who has truly mastered the genre.
8. If you had to describe Pati Patni Aur Woh Do in three words, what
would they be?
Chaos. Conscience. Comedy.
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