Before Article 15: The Ayushmann Khurrana films with a social message
5 years, 6 months ago

Before Article 15: The Ayushmann Khurrana films with a social message

India Today  

Over the past few years, Ayushmann Khurrana has evolved as one of those actors in the industry who has gained the trust of his audience as far as the content of his films is concerned. Before the release of another of Ayushmann's socially relevant film Article 15, we take a look at his previous films that dealt with serious issues while being commercially successful. VICKY DONOR, 2012 It was a brave step for singer and television host Ayushmann Khurrana when he chose a film like Vicky Donor to make his Bollywood debut with. Ayushmann managed to recreate the magic of Vicky Donor only in 2015, with his film Dum Laga Ke Haisha. SHUBH MANGAL SAAVDHAN, 2017 In Vicky Donor, Ayushmann played the role of a sperm donor, and in his 2017 film Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, Ayushmann turned 180 degrees and played a person with erectile dysfunction.

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Ayushmann Khurrana turns 38: From Article 15 to Andhadhun to Dum Laga Ke Haisha, revisiting the actor's best films
2 years, 3 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana turns 38: From Article 15 to Andhadhun to Dum Laga Ke Haisha, revisiting the actor's best films

Firstpost  

Making his debut with Vicky Donor in 2012, Ayushmann Khurrana has been going strong in the film industry as he experiments with unconventional roles. From playing Vicky Arora, a typical Delhi boy, in Vicky Donor to the intense ACP Ayan Ranjan in Article 15, Ayushmann has emerged as a versatile actor. Dum Laga Ke Haisha: A sleeper hit, Ayushmann Khurrana’s …

After Article 15, Anubhav Sinha and Ayushmann Khurrana are back with another hard-hitting film Anek
2 years, 7 months ago

After Article 15, Anubhav Sinha and Ayushmann Khurrana are back with another hard-hitting film Anek

Firstpost  

Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha and actor Ayushmann Khurrana have proved to be a winning team as their first offering ‘Article 15’ broke new ground and was unanimously praised by the audience and critics alike. This time around, Anubhav Sinha and Ayushmann Khurrana are back with another hard-hitting entertainer that delves into a subject that hasn’t been explored so far in the …

Ayushmann Khurrana on Pulling People Back to Theatres: We will Have to Produce Best Content
3 years, 6 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana on Pulling People Back to Theatres: We will Have to Produce Best Content

News 18  

Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana delivered an exceptional performance in the Anubhav Sinha-directed Article 15. On its second release anniversary, Ayushmann feels superlative content will be the driving force to bring people back to theatres post-pandemic. We will need films like Article 15, with its superlative content, to pull people back to theatres.” He adds, “We will need to be disruptive …

Ayushmann Khurrana says he will cry if he gets to do this one thing again
3 years, 7 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana says he will cry if he gets to do this one thing again

India Today  

Apart from being a brilliant actor, Ayushmann Khurrana is also a great singer. Ayushmann has belted out hit tracks like Paani Da Rang, Saadi Galli, Tu Hi Tu, Heeriye, Mitti Di Khushbhoo and more. AYUSHMANN CELEBRATES NINE YEARS OF VICKY DONOR In April, Ayushmann's debut film Vicky Donor turned nine. ALSO READ | Ayushmann Khurrana announces new film Doctor G. …

Ayushmann Khurrana on 9 Years of Vicky Donor: Thank You Universe for Realising My Bollywood Dream
3 years, 8 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana on 9 Years of Vicky Donor: Thank You Universe for Realising My Bollywood Dream

News 18  

From making his Bollywood debut in 2012 to making it to Time’s 100 most influential people of 2020, Ayushmann Khurrana has come a long way. Paying tribute to his debut movie Vicky Donor that came out on April 20 nine years ago, Ayushmann penned a heartfelt note on his social media handle. In his latest Instagram post shared on Tuesday, …

Ayushmann Khurrana on why Vicky Donor, Dum Laga Ke Haisha are special to him
3 years, 10 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana on why Vicky Donor, Dum Laga Ke Haisha are special to him

India TV News  

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana credits his films Vicky Donor and Dum Laga Ke Haisha for triggering his journey to stardom. "The success of Vicky Donor and then Dum Laga Ke Haisha told me that the audience wanted to have a different experience in the theatre and that their taste was changing. "I never looked back after Dum Laga Ke Haisha and …

Ayushmann Khurrana shares first look of Anek, reunites with Article 15 director Anubhav Sinha
3 years, 11 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana shares first look of Anek, reunites with Article 15 director Anubhav Sinha

Firstpost  

Reportedly Anubhav Sinha’s most expensive film to date, Anek will be extensively shot in the North East. Ayushmann Khurrana has now taken to Instagram to share the first look from his new film Anek, which is being directed by Anubhav Sinha. Here’s presenting my look as Joshua produced by @anubhavsinhaa and #BhushanKumar.” See the post Anubhav Sinha shared the images …

Ayushmann Khurrana reunites with Anubhav Sinha for Anek, shares first look as Joshua
3 years, 11 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana reunites with Anubhav Sinha for Anek, shares first look as Joshua

India Today  

Ayushmann Khurrana has team up with his Article 15 director Anubhav Sinha yet again. Here's presenting my look as Joshua produced by @anubhavsinhaa and #BhushanKumar.” Check out his post below: Ayushmann and Anubhav have earlier worked together in the critically-acclaimed 2019 crime drama Article 15. Anubhav also shared the same picture on his Instagram account and wrote, “Ek look of …

Ayushmann Khurrana Pledges to End Violence Against Children, Urges People to Join UNICEF Initiative
4 years, 1 month ago

Ayushmann Khurrana Pledges to End Violence Against Children, Urges People to Join UNICEF Initiative

News 18  

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana who is also a Unicef Celebrity advocate took to his Instagram to share a video to create awareness about violence against children. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ayushmann Khurrana The actor, who is currently in Chandigarh, shared glimpses from his Diwali celebrations with family. View this post on Instagram A post shared by …

Ayushmann Khurrana and wife Tahira Kashyap pose in same sweatshirt: We believe in gender fluidity
4 years, 7 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana and wife Tahira Kashyap pose in same sweatshirt: We believe in gender fluidity

India Today  

Ayushmann Khurrana is known to break stereotypes with his films, but this time he has decided to set an example in real life. Promoting gender fluidity, the actor shared a collage of his and Tahira Kashyap's pictures wearing the same sweatshirt on Instagram. With his every film, Ayushmann Khurrana tries to draw attention towards social issues. ALSO WATCH | Ayushmann …

Ayushmann Khurrana is overwhelmed to know his films are being remade in South
4 years, 7 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana is overwhelmed to know his films are being remade in South

India TV News  

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who has established himself as the poster boy of content-driven entertainment in Bollywood, is happy that his work is being remade in the south. There is also discussion to remake Ayushmann's "Article 15" in Tamil while "Badhaai Ho" is being remade in Telugu. I have always believed that the true test of cinema is in how universal …

After Article 15, Ayushmann Khurrana and Anubhav Sinha to reunite for yet untitled action thriller
4 years, 9 months ago

After Article 15, Ayushmann Khurrana and Anubhav Sinha to reunite for yet untitled action thriller

Firstpost  

Ayushmann Khurrana and Anubhav Sinha last collaborated on critically-acclaimed Article 15, which revolved around the caste divide in the country. Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha and actor Ayushmann Khurrana are set to reunite for an action thriller. The social drama also won many awards and accolades, including the Best Actor Award for Ayushmann Khurrana, Best Film Award and the Best Story Award …

Ayushmann Khurrana celebrates 19 years with wife Tahira: I confessed my feelings over phone
4 years, 9 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana celebrates 19 years with wife Tahira: I confessed my feelings over phone

India Today  

Ayushmann Khurrana and Tahira Kashyap have been together for 19 years and the actor recently posted pictures of his wife to celebrate the same. In January, The Vicky Donor actor posted an old picture of Tahira on her birthday and wrote an emotional caption. In November last year, Tahira shared a throwback picture with Ayushmann on their wedding anniversary and …

Anubhav Sinha admits Article 15 was compromised: ‘Creating a hero allowed me to say more’
4 years, 10 months ago

Anubhav Sinha admits Article 15 was compromised: ‘Creating a hero allowed me to say more’

Hindustan Times  

Director Anubhav Sinha has said that his film Article 15 was a compromised vision. Asked about the ‘cheese’ that he adds to his films to make them more mainstream, Anubhav said, “Cheese is a very thin layer of certain compromises you make to make it more palatable.” He added, “I wouldn’t make Mulk or Article 15 if it did not …

Ayushmann Khurrana to star in Anubhav Sinha's next Anek
4 years, 10 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana to star in Anubhav Sinha's next Anek

India Today  

After back-to-back films, Ayushmann Khurrana decided to take some time off films. Ayushmann's latest film Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan has hit the theatres today. Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan also stars Gajraj Rao and Neena Gupta in lead roles. It is a sequel to the 2017 film Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar. WATCH THE TRAILER OF SHUBH …

The rise and rise of Ayushmann Khurrana
4 years, 10 months ago

The rise and rise of Ayushmann Khurrana

India Today  

From winning Roadies to winning hearts of millions, this Punjabi boy from Chandigarh has come a long way. Ayushmann Khurrana has been ruling Bollywood since his first film ‘Vicky Donor’. His upcoming film ‘Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan’ breaks barriers & talks about homosexual love, Ayushmann is always known for his selection of movies related to social causes. Apart from his …

Ayushmann Khurrana says there is a logic behind his movie choices; he wants to affect change in the society
4 years, 11 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana says there is a logic behind his movie choices; he wants to affect change in the society

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana says he chooses to do films on taboo subjects to bring a change in the society. Actor Ayushmann Khurrana at the trailer success party of his upcoming film Shubh Mangal Zyada Savdhan. He played a sperm donor in Vicky Donor; a man dealing with erectile dysfunction in Shubh Mangal Saavdhan; a man prematurely balding in Bala; …

Ayushmann Khurrana slays with Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan family in new pic
4 years, 11 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana slays with Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan family in new pic

India Today  

After dropping a fun-filled trailer of his romantic comedy 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan', actor Ayushmann Khurrana on Thursday shared a 'family picture' with the cast of the film. The actor took to Instagram on Thursday to share a wedding theme picture featuring the cast of the film including Neena Gupta, Gajraj Rao, Manurishi Chaddha, Maanvi Gagroo and the lead duo …

Ayushmann Khurrana, Jitendra break gay stereotypes with Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan trailer
4 years, 11 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana, Jitendra break gay stereotypes with Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan trailer

India TV News  

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana is read with another entertainer, 2019 proved to be an exceptional year for Ayushmann and 2020 is set to continue his filmy streak. The trailer of Ayushmann's latest film Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan was unveiled today. The film stars TVF fame actor Jitendra Kumar opposite Ayushmann Khurrana. The trailer of Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan also features a …

Bollywood in 2019: From Article 15 to Judgementall Hai Kya, films hit hard with their messages
5 years ago

Bollywood in 2019: From Article 15 to Judgementall Hai Kya, films hit hard with their messages

Hindustan Times  

Who said that hard-hitting socially-relevant, issue-based movies or films tackling taboo subjects have to be a bore fest? And the subjects ranged from depiction of lesbian relationship in Sonam Kapoor-starrer Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, alopecia, an autoimmune disorder that often results in unpredictable hair loss in Gone Kesh, a girl running her family sex clinic in Khandaani …

Ayushmann Khurrana and wife Tahira Kashyap seal their love with a kiss, explain why it is a merry Christmas
5 years ago

Ayushmann Khurrana and wife Tahira Kashyap seal their love with a kiss, explain why it is a merry Christmas

Hindustan Times  

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana is certainly on a high, both in his personal life as well as in the professional sphere. Tahira Kashyap shared some fresh pictures with husband Ayushmann Khurrana. And we kiss.isliye merry Christmas.” In the picture, she is wearing a a long,cream-coloured gown with a fancy hairdo, while Ayushmann is in a three-piece western suit paired with a …

Ayushmann Khurrana: We think govt either appeases Muslims or makes them insecure
5 years ago

Ayushmann Khurrana: We think govt either appeases Muslims or makes them insecure

India Today  

Bollywood's current hit-machine Ayushmann Khurrana is riding high on the success of his latest film Bala. RAPID FIRE ROUND Favourite sabji: Saag Favourite dance step: Bhangra Three people who text you the most: My wife, my manager and a director I am working with Who do you miss the most: My family The most expensive thing you bought last: Shoes …

Ayushmann: Never thought there'd be an 'Ayushmann Khurrana Genre'
5 years, 1 month ago

Ayushmann: Never thought there'd be an 'Ayushmann Khurrana Genre'

The Quint  

Mumbai, Dec 4 Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who has created a niche for himself in Bollywood with his unique choice of films, says he never thought that people would one day talk of "The Ayushmann Khurrana Genre", adding that he is glad about the title. "I never thought people will call it as a genre that originated from my name, but …

Ayushmann Khurrana has his plans sorted for future: Want to write and direct a film
5 years, 2 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana has his plans sorted for future: Want to write and direct a film

India Today  

Ayushmann Khurrana, who is getting rave reviews for his latest release Bala, says he wants to direct and produce someday. "I want to write a book of poetry, want to write a script, want to direct and produce someday," Ayushmann said. Watch Bala trailer here: The actor said he doesn't watch his own films as "you may get self-obsessed. When …

Tahira Kashyap reviews Ayushmann Khurrana's Bala: Ek bahot hi achchi aur imaandaar film hai
5 years, 2 months ago

Tahira Kashyap reviews Ayushmann Khurrana's Bala: Ek bahot hi achchi aur imaandaar film hai

India Today  

Ayushmann Khurrana's Bala is yet to hit the screens, but his wife Tahira Kashyap has already watched the film twice. Entire cast is amazing @ayushmannk sirrrrr superb @bhumipednekar is effortlessly cool and @yamigautam lets make a tik tok soon loved u go catch it. Varun Dhawan November 7, 2019 Dhadak director Shashank Khaitan lauded Bala for being a wonderful film …

Ayushmann Khurrana's Bala trailer out: Best memes and jokes
5 years, 3 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana's Bala trailer out: Best memes and jokes

India Today  

The trailer of Ayushmann Khurrana's much-awaited film Bala is out. The film that talks about various sensitive subjects like premature balding in men and a need for fair skin for women is winning people over. A lot of people are even comparing Ayushmann's Bala poster with the poster of another upcoming film, Ujda Chaman. When everything is almost about to …

Ayushmann Khurrana Says He Can't Wait for 2020, It will be His Busiest Year in Cinema
5 years, 3 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana Says He Can't Wait for 2020, It will be His Busiest Year in Cinema

News 18  

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has delivered two hits this year — “Article 15” and “Dream Girl”. Ayushmann will be seen in Shoojit Sircar’s “Gulabo Sitabo” and Aanand L. Rai’s “Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan”, and he reveals that there will one more unannounced project that will be up for release. “I have always considered real people as the heroes of my films …

Ayushmann Khurrana's Article 15 to be screened in Punjab villages to fight caste discrimination
5 years, 4 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana's Article 15 to be screened in Punjab villages to fight caste discrimination

India Today  

After playing a boy-next-door in his previous films, Ayushmann Khurrana was seen as a tough cop in Article 15. The Anubhav Sinha-directed Article 15 is now being used as a weapon to fight caste discrimination in villages. Ramesh Rana, vice president of the Punjab Unit of the Indian Federation of Trade Unions, who has been helping people of Dhar village …

Ayushmann Khurrana loves doing topical films
5 years, 5 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana loves doing topical films

Deccan Chronicle  

Ayushmann Khurrana is constantly looking for scripts that challenge him. With Anubhav Sinha’s Article 15, a stunning exposition on the notorious caste system, the actor seems to have arrived at a stage in his career where there is no turning back. So Vicky Donor, Shubh Mangal Savdhan, Badhai Ho and Article 15 was a natural progression from one medium to …

Ayushmann Khurrana: Stardom comes with a price tag, I hardly spend time with my family
5 years, 5 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana: Stardom comes with a price tag, I hardly spend time with my family

Hindustan Times  

Ayushmann Khurrana is savouring a hat-trick run of hits right now. He subsequent hits include Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, Andhadhun, Badhaai Ho and Article 15. He will be seen in Dream Girl, Bala, Gulabo Sitabo and Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan in the months to come. Talking about Ayushmann, his Dream Girl co-star Nushrat Bharucha …

Looking for something radical: Ayushmann Khurrana
5 years, 6 months ago

Looking for something radical: Ayushmann Khurrana

Deccan Chronicle  

Ayushmann Khurrana, who is currently basking in the glory of his latest release, Article 15, has a great line-up of films. The Vicky Donor actor is already a flag bearer of experimental cinema in Bollywood and is now looking out for out-of-the-box roles in the digital space. It has to be really interesting.” Meanwhile, Ayushmann is happy to be living …

Article 15 box office collection: Ayushmann Khurrana's social drama racks up Rs 31 cr in six days
5 years, 6 months ago

Article 15 box office collection: Ayushmann Khurrana's social drama racks up Rs 31 cr in six days

Firstpost  

Article 15, as predicted by trade analysts, has been able to surpass the Rs 30 cr mark within the first week of its release Ayushmann Khurrana’s social drama Article 15, after a successful opening weekend at the box office with Rs 20.04 crore, displayed a sharp decline in collections during the weekdays. As predicted by trade analysts, Article 15 was …

Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Article 15' Wins Big At London Indian Film Festival
5 years, 6 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Article 15' Wins Big At London Indian Film Festival

ABP News  

London: Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer "Article 15" has picked up the Audience Award at the London Indian Film Festival. The 10th edition of the UK and Europe's South Asian film festival, supported by the Bagri Foundation and the British Film Institute, opened with Anubhav Sinha's hard-hitting thriller "Article 15" on June 20. "So happy that the film actually connected with Indians abroad …

Have a social responsibilty as an actor: Ayushmann Khuranna
5 years, 6 months ago

Have a social responsibilty as an actor: Ayushmann Khuranna

Deccan Chronicle  

Going by his string of successful films, Ayushmann Khurrana has seemingly become an expert in choosing the scripts that work for him. In his latest film, Anubhav Sinha’s Article 15, Ayushmann plays a cop investigating crimes related to caste, gender discrimination, sexual assault, and murder. “After Vicky Donor, I was getting a lot of offers which were typical commercial films, …

Article 15 Box Office Collection Day 1: Ayushmann Khurrana’s crime-drama earns Rs 5.02 cr
5 years, 6 months ago

Article 15 Box Office Collection Day 1: Ayushmann Khurrana’s crime-drama earns Rs 5.02 cr

India TV News  

Article 15 Box Office Collection Day 1:Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Article 15 opened to great reviews this Fridays. While Ayushmann Khurrana’s film has received terrific reviews, it will witness tough competition from Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani’s film Kabir Singh which released last week. Taran Adarsh revealed the box office numbers and wrote, #Article15 has a decent Day 1. Article 15 …

Article 15 movie review: Ayushmann Khurrana's restraint fits this overwhelming, gutsy take on Dalit abuse
5 years, 6 months ago

Article 15 movie review: Ayushmann Khurrana's restraint fits this overwhelming, gutsy take on Dalit abuse

Firstpost  

Article 15 is the best that Indian cinema can be in these troubled times if it chooses to hold a mirror up to our society. That producer-director-writer Anubhav Sinha has chosen to kick off Article 15 with ‘Kahab Toh Lag Jayee Dhak Se’, featuring Gaura instead of a high-caste male messiah of Dalits speaks volumes about his sincerity towards the …

Article 15 movie review: Ayushmann Khurrana hunts for inconvenient truths in an essential film
5 years, 6 months ago

Article 15 movie review: Ayushmann Khurrana hunts for inconvenient truths in an essential film

Hindustan Times  

Article 15 Director: Anubhav Sinha Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, Sushil Pandey, Sayani Gupta, Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub Rating: 4.5/5 Article 15 movie review: Ayushmann Khurrana’s film is a reminder that we already know the questions but don’t ask them enough The posting was a punishment. Ranjan had agreed with a senior officer without sounding officious enough — he …

Article 15 Movie Review: Ayushmann Khurrana film makes you uncomfortable
5 years, 6 months ago

Article 15 Movie Review: Ayushmann Khurrana film makes you uncomfortable

India Today  

There's a scene in Article 15 where a man is lowered into a filthy and overflowing manhole. In a world of Bollywood cinema, where chest-thumping and nauseating patriotism is celebrated, it is safe to say Article 15 is a daring, and well-meaning courageous film. Unlike Karan Johar's glossy Dhadak, which tiptoed around caste in its film even though the original …

Ayushmann Khurrana: Shooting Article 15 in dalit village taught me about caste injustice
5 years, 6 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana: Shooting Article 15 in dalit village taught me about caste injustice

India Today  

It is not every day that Bollywood films talk caste discrimination. I will never say that this film, Article 15, is ahead of its time. Coming back to Article 15, it is a brave film to make, given the current climate of the country. India is a very complex country and there are a lot of sensitive people who are …

Article 15 box office predictions: Ayushmann Khurrana’s film to face stiff competition from Shahid Kapoor’s hit Kabir Singh
5 years, 6 months ago

Article 15 box office predictions: Ayushmann Khurrana’s film to face stiff competition from Shahid Kapoor’s hit Kabir Singh

Hindustan Times  

Article 15, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, is all set to release this Friday and dares to talk about a heinous crime that pulls attention to the rampant casteism and exploitation prevalent in the country. Film trade analyst Girish Johar expects the film to open at around Rs 5 crore at the domestic box office. Looking at the early reviews that are …

Ayushmann Khurrana thanks Shah Rukh Khan for attending Article 15 screening: It was special
5 years, 6 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana thanks Shah Rukh Khan for attending Article 15 screening: It was special

India Today  

Ayushmann Khurrana is redefining himself in Article 15. Unlike his previous films, where he is mostly played roles of a boy-next-door, Ayushmann will play a serious cop in this Anubhav Sinha film. #Article15 pic.twitter.com/WyYs6BeTer Ayushmann Khurrana June 27, 2019 The screening was attended by celebrities like Vicky Kaushal, Swara Bhaskar, Taapsee Pannu, Tabu and more. She wrote, "Can’t possibly write …

Swara Bhasker reviews Ayushmann Khurrana's Article 15, calls it a must watch
5 years, 6 months ago

Swara Bhasker reviews Ayushmann Khurrana's Article 15, calls it a must watch

India Today  

Ayushmann Khurrana is one Bollywood actor who has stayed away from the 'hero-image' on the big screen. Swara Bhasker, who was also present at the film screening, called Article 15 the bravest mainstream Hindi film of the decade. She wrote, "Stunned, inspired & in a stupor after watching #Article15 It’s the BRAVEST mainstream Hindi film of this decade. Kudos also …

‘Article 15' underlines the social fabric of the country: Ayushmann Khurrana
5 years, 6 months ago

‘Article 15' underlines the social fabric of the country: Ayushmann Khurrana

The Hindu  

Since his debut in 2012, Ayushmann Khurrana’s filmography has been all about putting his weight behind several unconventional themes and subjects, whether it’s infertility and sperm donation in Vicky Donor, erectile dysfunction in Shubh Mangal Saavdhan or middle-aged pregnancy in Badhaai Ho. The film underlines the social fabric of the country,” he tells The Hindu over a phone conversation from …

Ayushmann Khurrana’s 'Article 15' certified UA after 5 modifications
5 years, 6 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana’s 'Article 15' certified UA after 5 modifications

India TV News  

Cop drama 'Article 15,' directed by Anubhav Sinha shows how caste discrimination has seeped into society. The movie recently was granted a UA certificate from the Central Board of Film Certificate after getting five suggested modifications. The movie starring Ayushmann Khurrana was found fit for unrestricted public exhibition but with parental guidance after the makers submitted a compliance certificate from …

Why Article 15 is not your usual Ayushmann Khurrana film
5 years, 6 months ago

Why Article 15 is not your usual Ayushmann Khurrana film

India Today  

With time, Bollywood has mastered the art of delivering socially relevant messages to the audience with a dose of entertainment. In the film Article 15, Ayushmann plays a determined cop who strives for justice for two Dalit women who were gangraped and murdered by men of higher caste. It will force you to sit back and take a moment to …

How Ayushmann Khurrana turned his life around after Vicky Donor
5 years, 6 months ago

How Ayushmann Khurrana turned his life around after Vicky Donor

India Today  

Before Ayushmann Khurrana made his Bollywood debut with Shoojit Sircar's Vicky Donor, nobody thought that a Radio Jockey-turned-TV Host-turned-Singer, with no Godfather or film connection to boast of, could make it big in Bollywood. After the post-Vicky Donor slump, Ayushmann Khurrana turned his life around by choosing out-of-the-box roles. HUSBAND OF AN OBESE WOMAN IN DUM LAGA KE HAISHA After …

Ayushmann Khurrana on Article 15: ‘We want to reach out to people who believe in caste discrimination’
5 years, 6 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana on Article 15: ‘We want to reach out to people who believe in caste discrimination’

Hindustan Times  

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana believes the presence of mainstream actors like him in films like Article 15 helps the cause as it will help them connect with a wider audience. “Last two years were very fortunate for me as my films clocked great numbers at the box office and it only gave courage to me to do a film like …

Ayushmann Khurrana on controversy around Article 15: ‘Our film does not take any sides’
5 years, 6 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana on controversy around Article 15: ‘Our film does not take any sides’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has said his upcoming film Article 15 does not take any sides. Ayushmann says it’s an “investigative drama and a very relevant film for India and it’s youth”. “I only urge everyone to watch the film and not make any assumptions on the director’s vision and intent,” he said. The film also stars Isha Talwar, Sayani Gupta, …

Before Ayushmann Khurrana film: What is Article 15?
5 years, 6 months ago

Before Ayushmann Khurrana film: What is Article 15?

India Today  

After taking on Islamophobia in Mulk, Anubhav Sinha will attempt to expose the unsettling reality of caste discrimination in his next, Article 15. The article allows no discrimination when it comes to access to shops, public restaurants, hotels and places of public entertainment or the use of wells, tanks, bathing ghats, roads and places of public resort maintained wholly or …

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