Ayushmann Khurrana is almost synonymous with social comedies. But the Dream Girl franchise stands out in his filmography for being one of those few out-and-out laugh riots. A good comedy relies on sharp writing and stellar performances to make an impact. With the upcoming Dream Girl 2, which also stars Ananya Panday, Khurrana says he was aided by talented actors who are masters of the genre.

“I’m fortunate to have the opportunity to work with some of the comic geniuses of our country like Paresh Rawal sir, Asrani sir, Annu Kapoor sir, Rajpal Yadav-ji, Vijay Raaz-ji, Seema Pahwa-ji, Abhishek Banerjee and Manjot Singh. To me, we have the best exponents of the comedy genre in our film. This is one of the biggest USPs of Dream Girl 2,” shares the actor, who reprises the dual roles of Karam and Pooja in the movie.

Comedy is the toughest genre to crack, notes Khurrana. What made his job easier was director Raaj Shaandilyaa’s clear vision for his offering, and the able supporting cast.

The actor adds, “Raaj Shaandilyaa has managed to get this eclectic bunch of fantastic actors under one roof, and kudos to him for this casting coup! Our producer Ektaa Kapoor had the vision that she wanted to create a disruptive comedy. There was never a dull moment on set, and I think [the camaraderie] will translate on screen when people watch the film.”