What did Ayushmann Khurrana say to Nawazuddin Siddiqui's daughter Shora?

Ayushmann Khurrana joked with Nawazuddin Siddiqui's daughter Shora, saying he was "really sorry for beating up your father in the film" but that it was written in the script.

Why is Thamma a special film for Nawazuddin Siddiqui?

Nawazuddin Siddiqui said Thamma is the first film his children, Shora and Yani, can watch, as the kind of films he usually does are not suitable for kids.

How has Thamma performed at the box office?

Thamma had a strong opening, marking Ayushmann Khurrana's best day-one performance so far. The film's success also lays the foundation for it to become a potential franchise in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe.

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Ayushmann Khurrana Shares Stage with Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Daughter at Thamma Screening

25 Oct

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Summary

Ayushmann Khurrana interacted with Nawazuddin Siddiqui's daughter Shora at Thamma screening
Ayushmann joked about beating up Nawazuddin's character in the film
Nawazuddin excited for his children to watch Thamma, his first family-friendly movie

Ayushmann Khurrana Shares Stage with Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Daughter at Thamma Screening

On October 25th, 2025, Ayushmann Khurrana and Nawazuddin Siddiqui's daughter, Shora, shared the stage during a special screening of Ayushmann's latest film, Thamma. The movie, which released over the Diwali weekend, has received an impressive response.

During the event, Ayushmann engaged in a candid interaction with Shora, asking for her thoughts on the film. Shora expressed her love for Ayushmann's character, to which the actor jokingly apologized for "beating up her father" in the movie, stating he's a "big fan of Nawaz" but had to do it as per the script. Ayushmann also praised Shora's budding interest in acting.