Ayushmann Khurrana on 'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do's Aamir Khan connection: 'Happened by chance, and I'm glad it did'

With 'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do' hitting cinemas on May 15, Ayushmann Khurrana is celebrating an unexpected but meaningful link to Aamir Khan and the golden age of Hindi situational comedy. The family entertainer, directed by Mudassar Aziz, features the classic song 'Aaj Na Chhodunga Tujhe Dum Duma Dum' from Aamir's 1990 blockbuster 'Dil', and Ayushmann says the connection feels both accidental and absolutely right.In an interview with Mid-Day, Ayushmann Khurrana drew long inspiration from Aamir Khan's comedy outings, and he made no secret of his admiration while speaking about 'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do'.He said, "I'm a big fan of Aamir Khan, and I particularly love his comedies and the way he dabbles in this genre of situational comedy! I feel Aamir is a true master of the genre along with everything that he does on screen. So, I love that there is an Aamir Khan connect in my film PPAWD! It happened by chance, and I'm glad it did."The decision to include the nostalgic track was driven purely by how well it served the story. He said, "When we were making 'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do', we wanted a song that fit seamlessly into the hilarious world and theme of the film. We found 'Aaj Na Chhodunga Tujhe Dum Duma Dum' from Aamir sir's film 'Dil' and it just felt perfect for the situation my character goes through in the movie," Ayushmann explained.Ayushmann drew a direct line between PPAWD and the beloved comedies he grew up watching. In the same conversation, he said, "'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do' is a situational comedy much like Aamir's films 'Andaz Apna Apna', 'Ishq', 'Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke' to name a few. These are films I loved watching growing up, and honestly, I can still watch them any number of times even today!" he said.For Ayushmann, the film represents both a personal passion project and a gift to family audiences. "I love that I get to do a film that is essentially a hat-tip to the iconic comedies that we have all grown up watching. I hope PPAWD entertains everyone with its clean, brilliant comedy that every family can come and enjoy together in theatres," he added.Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the film features Ayushmann, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Rakul Preet Singh in the lead roles. The movie also features Sheeba Chaddha, Vijay Raaz, Tighmanshu Dhulia, and more.The movie is set to release in theatres on May 15, 2026.