Sooraj Barjatya finds his new Prem in Ayushmann Khurrana after Salman Khan
Sooraj Barjatya is coming back with the family entertainer genre with a new Prem after Salman Khan- it's Ayushmann Khurrana.
Ayushmann Khurrana is all set to play the role of a police officer in Anubhav Sinha’s Article 15.
The actor who is known for his offbeat character choices said in a statement, “I’m always intrigued by the socio-political situation of our country. We hardly see films which present the situation in an unbiased way.”
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“Anubhav Sinha is one such director who understands the complexities of our country. I loved ‘Mulk’. It is the most balanced film based on communalism and extremism. And it will be an absolute pleasure to work with him on ‘Article 15’,” he added.
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The director revealed the film’s first look on Wednesday.
He said, “A very challenging film that needed an extraordinary actor like Ayushmann. Delighted to have him on board with an explosive bundle of such talented and acclaimed actors.”
Film critic and trade analyst, Taran Adrash shared the film’s details on Twitter:
IT’S OFFICIAL… Ayushmann Khurrana in Anubhav Sinha’s next film #Article15… Costars Isha Talwar, Manoj Pahwa, Sayani Gupta, Kumud Mishra and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub… Filming commenced on 1 March 2019 in #Lucknow… Ayushmann’s look from the film: pic.twitter.com/XGtrzhUNXq
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 6, 2019
While Khurrana will play the lead, the film also stars Isha Talwar, Manoj Pahwa, Sayani Gupta, Kumud Mishra, M Naser, Ashish Verma, Sushil Pandey, Subrajyoti Bharat and Zeeshan Ayub.
The film produced by Benaras Media Works, went on floors on 1 March in Lucknow.
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