Ayushmann Khurrana has wrapped up the shoot of his next, Article 15, an investigative drama directed by Anubhav Sinha. This is the first time that the actor is playing a cop.
Mumbai: Ayushmann Khurrana on Tuesday wrapped up filming his upcoming movie, "Article 15" and the actor said the Anubhav Sinha directorial will be "the most relevant and important film" in Indian cinema.
Touted as a hard-hitting investigative drama, "Article 15" will see Khurrana play a police officer for the first time.
Wrapped up a film which will become the most relevant and important film of Indian cinema. Thank you sir for giving me this gem and also writing the most real cop role ever. pic.twitter.com/W4h83LLuko
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk)"Wrapped up a film which will become the most relevant and important film of Indian cinema. Thank you @anubhavsinha sir for giving me this gem and also writing the most real cop role ever. #Article15," the actor wrote on Twitter.
He also shared a 3D mini figure modelled on him in his cop avatar and thanked the cast and crew for it.
Thanks to the entire cast and crew, esp and for this wonderful 3D mini model of mine. Love. It’s a wrap! pic.twitter.com/wwn2JGgfgn
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk)The film is being called one of Sinha's most ambitious projects till date and is the director's first collaboration with the actor. "Article 15" also stars Isha Talwar, Manoj Pahwa, Sayani Gupta, Kumud Mishra, M Naser, Ashish Verma, Sushil Pandey, Subrajyoti Bharat and Zeeshan Ayub.
The story of the movie revolves around discrimination on the basis of religion, race, caste, sex or anything else. Article 15 of the Indian constitution prohibits discrimination based on any of the above.
Talking about the movie, the director Anubhav had said, “It is an investigative drama where the audience to is an accused party. The movie is very challenging that needed an extraordinary actor like Ayushmann. Delighted to have him on board with an explosive bundle of such talented and acclaimed actors.”
Produced by Benaras Media Works, the film went on floors from March 1 in Lucknow. The release date of Article 15 hasn’t been announced yet.
(Inputs from PTI)
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