"I think it is the best phase of Indian cinema you don't have to be a star kid to survive or get launched in the industry. This is not just for actors but for everyone like directors, writers, lyricists and others," Ayushmann told PTI.
"I am glad I am here today. If I was born 15 years back, then I don't think I would get chance that a star kid would have got," he said.
"The best part is you are treated well, you get special attention in restaurants and airports."
Ayushmann will be seen next in Anand L Rai's home production film "Manmarziyan" romancing Bhumi Pednekar. And then he is paired opposite Parineeti Chopra in "Meri Pyaari Bindu" to be produced by Yash Raj Films.
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The "Vicky Donor" actor said he goes with his instincts while choosing a film.
Ayushmann's film "Dum Laga Ke Haisha" was named as the winner of the Best Hindi Film at the 63rd National Film Awards on Monday.
"With 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' I have got more respect as an actor. When Aditya Chopra offered me the film he never expected I will do it...It happened after 'Vicky Donor'. He thought I will go the mainstream way doing conventional hero roles," he said.
"I believe the story should always have connect with the audience and 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' had it," he added.
The romantic-drama, released in 2015, to critical acclaim. It was Ayushmann's father who broke the news of his film "Dum Laga Ke Haisha" winning the National award.
This is the second film of VJ-actor-singer Ayushmann to have won the National award. "In the span of four years I have done two National award winning films. 'Vicky Donor' won the best film National award in 2013 and this one in 2016," he added.
According to the "Paani Da" singer, the National awards are genuine.