Two months ago, actor Aparshakti Khurana made his debut as a solo lead in Helmet. While the film received a lukewarm response, he believes that it has added a new leaf to his career. “It makes complete sense to keep doing lead roles now and if the fraternity is sending you such scripts, it’s a no-brainer. When you do get such scripts, why would you pick up stories where you are the second lead?” he asks, adding, “I’m getting those scripts right now where I’m the lead. I’m trying to zero down on a few of them.”

The Pati Patni aur Woh (2019) actor quips that he would be open to playing the second lead only if a film starring Aamir Khan, Vijay Sethupathi, Kamal Haasan or Amitabh Bachchan comes his way. But he quickly clarifies, “I’ll choose films keeping an open mind. I wouldn’t think, ‘My journey as a lead actor is going on right now.’ If I get to be a part of films with them, I don’t have to think twice because I’ll be surrounded by people, who will only make me a better actor.”

On the personal front, the Hum Do Hamare Do actor turns 34 today. It is a rather special birthday for him as this is his first after becoming a father. Khurana has flown back to Chandigarh to be with his wife, Aakriti Ahuja, and daughter Arzoie to celebrate the day.

So, what’s he looking forward to in the next year? “I just bought a new apartment in Mumbai. The interior design is going on, which Aakriti is taking care of. That’s going to take a couple of more months to get sorted. Arzoie is still in Chandigarh as we can’t keep changing her surroundings. She needs to be comfortable,” ends Khurana.