Sriram Raghavan

Ayushmann Khurrana

Rishi Kapoor

Kumud Mishra

Manoj Pahwa

Sayani Gupta

Bhumi Pednekar

The actor plays a cop in Anubhav Sinha’s next which went on the floors in Lucknow on March 1.Mirror had earlier (January 29) reported that after delivering two consecutive hits in 2018, Junglee Pictures’ Badhaai Ho and’s Andhadhun,is collaborating with Anubhav Sinha on his next directorial, titled Article 15, which has him playing a cop for the first time. The film went on the floors in Lucknow on March 1. Article 15 in the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.“I’m always intrigued by the socio-political scenario of our country but very few films project it in an unbiased way. Anubhav is one of those few directors who understands the complexities of our country. I loved his Mulk, the most balanced film on communalism and extremism and I am really excited to work with him in Article 15,” asserts the actor.Anubhav’s 2018 directorial Mulk, featuringand Taapsee Pannu, had revolved around a Muslim family trying to reclaim its lost honour after a family member gets involved in terrorism. Quiz him on his upcoming film and Anubhav says, “Article 15 is an investigative drama with the audience as an accused party too. It’s a challenging film which needed an actor like Ayushmann and I’m delighted to have him on board.”The film has an ensemble cast, featuring, and Zeeshan Ayyub among others. Besides Article 15, Ayushmann will also be seen in the Ekta Kapoor production Dream Girl.The actor is scheduled to start shooting for Dinesh Vijan’s upcoming production, Bala, which marks his reunion withafter Dum Laga Ke Haisha and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan.