Overview
- Ayushmann Khurrana performed an extended reprise of "Dil Waale Chor" on Indian Idol on Thursday as part of promotions for his film Pati Patni Aur Woh Do.
- He called the appearance "surreal" in an Instagram post and described it as a return to "the same stage which once rejected me" from his early career.
- Judges Shreya Ghoshal and Vishal Dadlani were shown applauding the performance and the studio audience gave Khurrana a standing ovation.
- On air Khurrana credited veteran dancer‑actress Helen with elevating cabaret in Indian cinema and noted a personal link by saying his mother and Helen both come from Burma.
- The moment underscored Khurrana's career arc from reality‑TV auditions to film success and served as a high‑visibility promotion for his new film while reinforcing a public narrative of resilience.