Article 15: Ayushmann Khurrana's film angers Brahmin community in Uttar Pradesh
5 years, 7 months ago

Article 15: Ayushmann Khurrana's film angers Brahmin community in Uttar Pradesh

India Today  

Anubhav Sinha's much awaited thriller Article 15 that is reportedly inspired from the Badaun rape and murder case, seems to be heading for trouble. The film, slated for a June 28 release, has earned the ire of the Brahmin community in Uttar Pradesh. The Badaun rape and murder case took place in 2014 when the Akhilesh Yadav government was in power in Uttar Pradesh. "We are launching a campaign on the social media and we have also been trying to contact the film director Anubhav Singh but he has not been taking our calls," he said. Meanwhile, film director Anubhav Sinha could not be contacted but Manoj Pahwa, who plays an important role in the film, told a news agency: "The film is not completely based on the heinous crime that took place in Badaun where the two girls were raped and hanged.

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Arunraja Kamaraj defends Brahmin hero in his Article 15: ‘Anyone can do good’
2 years, 7 months ago

Arunraja Kamaraj defends Brahmin hero in his Article 15: ‘Anyone can do good’

Hindustan Times  

Lyricist-filmmaker Arunraja Kamaraj is looking forward to the release of upcoming Tamil thriller Nenjukku Needhi, a remake of Anubhav Sinha’s Article 15. Soon after the release of Article 15, which starred Ayushmann Khurrana as a Brahmin police officer, the film was criticised for its gaze on caste politics. Defending the representation of the Brahmin hero in Article 15, Arunraja said: …

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 …

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'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 …

Article 15: The Bollywood movie that India’s upper caste is trying to ban
5 years, 5 months ago

Article 15: The Bollywood movie that India’s upper caste is trying to ban

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Since its 28 June cinema release, the movie has …

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 …

Article 15: Members of Brahmin outfits protest against Ayushmann Khurrana's film outside theatres in Kanpur
5 years, 6 months ago

Article 15: Members of Brahmin outfits protest against Ayushmann Khurrana's film outside theatres in Kanpur

Firstpost  

Members of various Brahmin organisations raised slogans against the actors and the producer of Article 15 and defaced the film’s posters. Members of various Brahmin organisations on Friday staged protests outside cinema halls here against the screening of Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer film which deals with caste discrimination. Members of various Brahmin organisations like Akhil Bhartiya Brahmin Ekta Parishad, Sarva Brahmin Mahasabha, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

‘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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Ayushmann Khurrana on Article 15 anti-Brahmin controversy: Our film does not take any sides
5 years, 6 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana on Article 15 anti-Brahmin controversy: Our film does not take any sides

India Today  

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana said that his upcoming film Article 15 does not take any sides and has no intentions to showcase any community in bad light. Our film does not take any sides, has no intention to showcase any community in bad light and it has been censored by the censor board who have their own set of guidelines of …

Article 15: Ayushmann Khurrana shares hard-hitting promo video ahead of India-Pakistan's ICC World Cup clash
5 years, 6 months ago

Article 15: Ayushmann Khurrana shares hard-hitting promo video ahead of India-Pakistan's ICC World Cup clash

Firstpost  

Article 15’s new promo video is an impassioned call to do away with caste discrimination Ayushmann Khurrana’s forthcoming social drama Article 15 is a commentary on contemporary India and its divisive caste politics. Ahead of the India-Pakistan cricket match that is scheduled for 3 pm IST today, Khurrana has dropped a 30-second-long promo video, observing how Indians forget their differences …

Irony about Ayushmann Khurrana's new film
5 years, 6 months ago

Irony about Ayushmann Khurrana's new film

Firstpost  

The first trailer of the upcoming Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer, Article 15, has looked promising. Beyond the caste-driven controversy the trailer has already garnered, it suggests director Anubhav Sinha is ready with yet another uncompromising drama based on reality after last year’s Mulk. The film has been budgeted keeping in mind that notion, and — given the fact that crossover star Khurrana …

Article 15 song Shuru Karein Kya teaser: Kaam Bhaari, SlowCheeta join Ayushmann Khurrana in his fight for justice
5 years, 7 months ago

Article 15 song Shuru Karein Kya teaser: Kaam Bhaari, SlowCheeta join Ayushmann Khurrana in his fight for justice

Hindustan Times  

The teaser of the first song of Ayushmann Khurrana’s Article 15, Shuru Karein Kya is out. It has youngsters saying what needs to be done for the country rightaway, so the title Shuru Karein Kya,” director Anubhav Sinha told Mumbai Mirror. Talking about the film’s subject, actor Manoj Pahwa had earlier told ANI, “This film is not completely based on …

Article 15: Ayushmann Khurrana's social drama 'maligns' Brahmin community, claims UP outfit
5 years, 7 months ago

Article 15: Ayushmann Khurrana's social drama 'maligns' Brahmin community, claims UP outfit

Firstpost  

The first trailer of Article 15, starring Ayushmann Khurrana was released on 30 May. A commentary on the country’s caste system, the film has drawn ire from the Brahmin community in Uttar Pradesh, according to Indo-Asian News Service. The film is reportedly loosely based on the 2014 Badaun rape case, where two girls were allegedly gangraped and hanged to death …

Anubhav Sinha’s ‘Article 15’ faces Brahmin ire in Uttar Pradesh
5 years, 7 months ago

Anubhav Sinha’s ‘Article 15’ faces Brahmin ire in Uttar Pradesh

The Hindu  

Anubhav Sinha’s much awaited thriller Article 15 that is reportedly inspired from the Badaun rape and murder case, seems to be heading for trouble. The Badaun rape and murder case took place in 2014 when the Akhilesh Yadav government was in power in Uttar Pradesh. “We are launching a campaign on the social media and we have also been trying …

Anubhav Sinha’s ‘Article 15’ claims of highlighting ‘equality’, takes liberties with facts to suit anti-Brahmin propaganda
5 years, 7 months ago

Anubhav Sinha’s ‘Article 15’ claims of highlighting ‘equality’, takes liberties with facts to suit anti-Brahmin propaganda

Op India  

The trailer of Ayushman Khurana starrer ‘Article 15’ was released recently. However, the movie seems hell-bent on driving home the fact that ‘equality’ means showing Brahmins as the villains in the story. The scenes of the trailer also show how the people in the area think that the Dalits have no right to demand higher wages, and their status is …

Article 15 trailer: Ayushmann Khurrana takes on caste discrimination in Anubhav Sinha's social drama
5 years, 7 months ago

Article 15 trailer: Ayushmann Khurrana takes on caste discrimination in Anubhav Sinha's social drama

Firstpost  

The trailer of Ayushmann Khurrana’s social film Article 15, which is a commentary on India’s existing caste system, was unveiled today. Ahead of the trailer release, the makers unveiled a clip where Ayushmann, dressed as a police officer, offers biting commentary on systemic discrimination. Check out the poster here The film is reportedly loosely based on the 2014 Badaun rape …

Article 15 teaser: Ayushmann Khurrana is determined to fight discrimination in Anubhav Sinha's cop drama
5 years, 7 months ago

Article 15 teaser: Ayushmann Khurrana is determined to fight discrimination in Anubhav Sinha's cop drama

Firstpost  

Article 15 is scheduled to hit theatres on 28 June. Makers of Ayushmann Khurrana’s upcoming cop drama Article 15 have unveiled its first official teaser, hours after they dropped the poster from the film. The teaser begins with Ayushmann Khurrana quoting Article 15 of India’s constitution, that prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth, …

Ayushmann Khurrana steps into leech-filled swamp for Article 15 shoot, says team willing to bleed for Anubhav Sinha
5 years, 9 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana steps into leech-filled swamp for Article 15 shoot, says team willing to bleed for Anubhav Sinha

Hindustan Times  

Ayushmann Khurrana is one of the most talented young actors in Bollywood. Ayushmann Khurrana is currently shooting for Anubhav Sinha’s Article 15. He is currently shooting for Anubhav Sinha’s next called Article 15 in Uttar Pradesh. We are in the middle of shooting Article 15, being directed by the super talented Anubhav Sinha. Anubhav Sinha hum aapke liye khoon bahane …

Ayushmann Khurrana braves leech attack during shoot of Article 15 in Lucknow
5 years, 9 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana braves leech attack during shoot of Article 15 in Lucknow

India Today  

Actors getting injured during shoots of their films is common but braving a leech attack is something unheard of. Ayushmann Khurrana while shooting a scene for his upcoming film Article 15 survived a leech attack, recently. We are in the middle of shooting Article 15, being directed by the super talented Anubhav Sinha. I would like to salute my brave …

Article 15 first look: Ayushmann Khurrana plays a cop and audience is among the accused, see pic
5 years, 10 months ago

Article 15 first look: Ayushmann Khurrana plays a cop and audience is among the accused, see pic

Hindustan Times  

After a compelling narrative on the ‘othering’ of a community in Mulk, Anubhav Sinha is back. This time he will be collaborating with Ayushmann Khurrana for a new film called Article 15. Article 15 first look has Ayushmann Khurrana as a policeman. Ayushmann Khurrana told Mumbai Mirror about the film, “I’m always intrigued by the socio-political situation of our country. …

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