Ayushmanns journey is a wholesome and insightful account of the trials and tribulations involved in trying to get a break in Mumbai's entertainment industry. - Ranveer Singh Ayushmann's account of the dreaded yet inevitable pre-stardom struggle is as real and insightful as it gets his experiences will make you cry and make you laugh. They will both inspire you as well as give you a reality check. All you aspiring actors-read this one carefully. It will become your ultimate guide. - Parineeti Chopra So you love the spotlight and drama of Bollywood and want to make it your life. But what is the right time to become a professional actor? What sort of hindrances are you likely to face as you make your way through the film and television industry? Where will this road take you? And most importantly, how do you make it happen? In cracking the code, Ayushmann Khurrana-actor, singer and television personality-tries to answer these questions and outlines a step-by-step guide to making it big in tinsel town, drawing on his personal experiences as a rising star in Bollywood. Supported by anecdotes from his own life-his transition from a reality TV star to a distinctive voice on big FM, from getting a break in soap operas to becoming the highest-paid host of reality shows on television, from dealing with failed auditions to finally landing the coveted lead role in hit film vicky donor and struggling to juggle his new-found success with his family life - Ayushmann identifies and shares the patterns he has noticed on the road to becoming a successful movie star. Interesting facts Written in an engaging, interactive style, Ayushmanns story is easy to relate to and will speak to the thousands who aspire to become film stars someday. Honest, witty and insightful, cracking the code offers a rare insiders look into the film industry as it stands today and tries to simplify the process of getting a break in Bollywood. Ayushmann is a rising star with a huge fan following amongst young, aspiring people who will be interested in any insights he has into working in Bollywood and in his interactions with his co-stars.