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

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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 and present fresh content for people to enjoy, engage and discuss. The scale of the film will be immaterial because content will take precedence in a whole new world.” Ayushmann adds, “People have already been exposed to brilliant content from across the world. So, let’s all aim to provide audiences with that and successfully restart our industry and the exhibition sector.” Ayushmann will soon be seen in two top-notch content entertainers Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, directed by Abhishek Kapoor, Anek, directed by Anubhav Sinha and Doctor G, directed by Anubhuti Kashyap.

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Ayushmann Khurrana to headline Yash Raj Films and Posham Pa Pictures’ first big theatrical collaboration directed by Sameer Saxena
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ayushmann Khurrana to headline Yash Raj Films and Posham Pa Pictures’ first big theatrical collaboration directed by Sameer Saxena

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Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana will headline the first big film from the anticipated creative collaboration between Yash Raj Films and Posham Pa Pictures that aims to produce disruptive and immersive theatrical experiences for today’s audience. India’s biggest legacy media company, Yash Raj Films, announced last week, an exciting creative partnership with Posham Pa Pictures regarded as one of the most …

Beyond blockbusters: Leveraging international festivals for theatrical success
10 months, 1 week ago

Beyond blockbusters: Leveraging international festivals for theatrical success

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Amid shifting dynamics in the film industry post-covid, content-driven movies, lacking big budgets or star power, are strategically leveraging international film festivals to bolster their marketing initiatives for theatrical releases in India. In recent weeks, Zee Studios’ Joram, Karan Johar’s Kill, and Aamir Khan-backed Laapata Ladies, among others, have announced theatrical releases after touring the international film festival …

Boycott Bollywood, OTT vs Theatre Have Stirred Up Movie Industry but What Are Viewers Really Looking For?
2 years, 4 months ago

Boycott Bollywood, OTT vs Theatre Have Stirred Up Movie Industry but What Are Viewers Really Looking For?

News 18  

Cineworld, the second largest theatre chain globally, is inching closer to its demise. Out of all films Khan has done in this millennium, ‘Lal Singh Chadha’ opened to the weakest financial response — just Rs 11.7 crore. Take ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’, ‘Kashmir Files’, and other south Indian films like ‘RRR’, which attracted people to the cinema hall in large numbers,” …

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

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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 says 'If I've set an agenda for content in my country, then I'm deeply humbled'
2 years, 11 months ago

Ayushmann Khurrana says 'If I've set an agenda for content in my country, then I'm deeply humbled'

India TV News  

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who has never shied away from touching upon taboo subjects, says he feels humbled if he has set an agenda for content in the country. Asked to comment on how he has been the only star driving important social conversations in the country for the last five years through his content-pole cinema, Ayushmann says, "have always …

Festive box office revives faith in theatres
3 years, 1 month ago

Festive box office revives faith in theatres

Live Mint  

The impressive box office collections of big-ticket Diwali releases such as Sooryavanshi and Annaatthe have revived the confidence of filmmakers in theatres and though the recovery may seem slow, fewer films will go directly to digital platforms, said film trade analysts. Upcoming titles such as Ayushmann Khurrana’s Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui and Karan Johar’s Govinda Mera Naam have already sold rights …

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 …

Pankaj Tripathi on OTT release of films: Want performance to reach many through any medium
4 years, 7 months ago

Pankaj Tripathi on OTT release of films: Want performance to reach many through any medium

India TV News  

With many films opting for a digital release amid lockdown due to the outbreak of COVID-19, acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi doesn't see it as a right or a wrong decision. Films like the Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer "Gulabo Sitabo", "Shakuntala Devi" starring Vidya Balan, and the Akshay Kumar-starrer "Laxmmi Bomb", among many others, have bypassed traditional theatrical release. The …

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

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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 …

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 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 …

‘My next four films are some of the best scripts I’ve ever read’: Ayushmann Khurrana
5 years, 5 months ago

‘My next four films are some of the best scripts I’ve ever read’: Ayushmann Khurrana

Hindustan Times  

He has momentum on his side with five back-to-back hits, and going by his upcoming line up of films, there is no stopping for Ayushmann Khurrana. And to everyone’s envy, the poster boy of content cinema has four interesting projects under his belt, which he hopes would deliver maximum entertainment to his audiences. Having been a part of films such …

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 …

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 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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 trailer: Twitter is all praises for Ayushmann Khurrana's social drama
5 years, 7 months ago

Article 15 trailer: Twitter is all praises for Ayushmann Khurrana's social drama

Firstpost  

Directed by Anubhav Sinha, Article 15 is scheduled to hit theatres on 28 June. The trailer of Ayushmann Khurrana’s much anticipated social drama Article 15, which is a commentary on India’s existing caste system, was unveiled today. Ayushmann never ceases to impress with his choice of movies — Tina ❣️✨💗💫 May 30, 2019 Damn if watching the trailer can be …

Article 15: Ayushmann Khurrana is the most realistic cop in film wrap still. See pic
5 years, 9 months ago

Article 15: Ayushmann Khurrana is the most realistic cop in film wrap still. See pic

India Today  

Versatile actor Ayushmann Khurrana has wrapped up shooting for Anubhav Sinha's Article 15, which he is confident will be a relevant and important piece of cinema. #Article15 pic.twitter.com/W4h83LLuko Ayushmann Khurrana April 9, 2019 He also shared a photograph featuring a 3D mini model inspired by his character in the film, and thanked the entire cast and crew of the movie …

Ayushmann Khurrana on his choice of films: 'They are real, based on taboo-breaking subjects, novel but entertaining'
6 years, 1 month ago

Ayushmann Khurrana on his choice of films: 'They are real, based on taboo-breaking subjects, novel but entertaining'

Firstpost  

Ayushmann Khurrana says the kind of films he is doing are an extension of his street theatre days as they are real and entertaining at the same time. The _Andhadhu_n star, who has been a part of theatre group Aaghaaz from DAV college Chandigarh, says he consciously takes up films which have a sprinkle of realism. Street theatre is about …

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