Ayushmann Khurrana Interview with Anupama Chopra | Article 15 | Film Companion
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 มิ.ย. 2019
- Ahead of the release of Article 15, Ayushmann Khurrana speaks to Anupama Chopra about why he chased what he believed is one of the most relevant and important films in Indian cinema. The actor tells us about breaking away from his switch on, switch off approach to acting to deep dive into literature around casteism to be able to accurately tell the story.
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We need more intellectual people like Ayushmann in this industry. Enough of who's dating who pepperazi. Let's pick up social and economical topics to talk about and make films on🙌🙌 . Look at how well read and educated he is.
Kangana Is
@@moonexplorer7464 yes but sometimes she has the tendency to go overboard on creating controversies. I like the way Ayushmann carries himself. No fuss just focusing on his films.
@@ashutoshsampat3661You just said we need more people to talk about the issues and one big issue that "outsiders" are suffering in bollywood is nepotism that Kangana talks against.
We need to support these actors and talk on real issues
Ashutosh Sampat exactly. No more Ranbir Alia Ranveer Deepika BS. Aur nahi hota mujshe 😂
We have Rajkummar Rao
You forgot to mention Anurag Kashyap's Mukkabaaz which also addressed the caste issue.
So true and that's the problem. Unless there's star value the discussion is inevitably very very myopic.
probably she never saw it. SMH
Prem Granth
And Aarakshan?
@@shikhasinha8143 @MugdhaChadha Correct
He has a very soothing and unique voice
I remember when half the industry turned down Kapoor and Sons only for Fawad to get praise for his role. I’m sure same will happen here, sad how most Bollywood actors like courage to do a film like Shubh Mangal’a sequel
He is on TOP OF HIS GAME. HE WILL BREAK ALL RECORDS.
This is the first time I saw Ayushmann Khurrana as who he is. Looking back at his roles, There isn't a single character he has played that's actually this guy. Holy shit he's a good actor.
Soumya Acharya Ayushman doesn’t suit for this intense thriller crime genre. His presence and acting doesn’t match to the skeleton of film
@@evan3087 this movie is not of that genre, and apart from that, he hasn't done it yet but he hadn't played a blind guy before andhadhoon either and he nailed that. You really have to wait to watch the movie before you can comment on someone's acting ability.
Soumya Acharya What genre name would you give to article 15? Lol
That’s your take on andhadun on his acting, for me he is good in it. Just cause one actor is chosen for a role, doesn’t mean another performer can’t do better. By watching the bits of scenes of this trailer, it’s enough to say for me, he is a mismatch to this film. I’ll still keep an open mind though.
Soumya Acharya Half the actors in the industry chase directors to cast in their film, who weren’t the first/second choice at all 🤷🏻♂️
@@evan3087 it's a thriller with social messages. I guess it'll qualify as a crime thriller but the role he'll play is not going to be of that category. It's a normal indian cop trying to do some good. It's the underlying social message that matters in this movie.
I think the reason why, the hero is a Brahman is because the director wants the audience to look at someone who is one of them and who still chooses to do the right thing. The down trodden already know what is being done to them but the upper-caste is the one that is quite blind to the stark reality.
@Rahul Kamble Bro even without watching movie how can we conclude that. We have to think in a multi dimensional way & I disagree that higher post belongs to upper caste specially in a south India SC category who are follower Babasheb have achieved great success not only as government officials but in private organisations and also internationally I am too one of them. Its a movie let the writer have his creativity every time we cannot criticize Brahmins remember Shivaji maharaj, Jyotiba puhle & even babasaheb was not against Brahmins but against exploitation of weakers.
@Rahul Kamble if the minorities are not able to make space for themselves in higher positions even after reservations... what more can be done?
We must not fight with Brahmins but with Brahminism.
This could be a reasoning.
Actually it will do injustice also coz if film had Dalit lead then it will create a message among people that officer was Dalit that's why helped Dalit or they only do for themselves not for society. Don't forget there is also a character of Dalit cop Sub Inspector Jatav and shows he is also can't do anything for fellow Dalits inspite of being in police coz of caste factor & corruption in department.
If Bollywood wants to see films made on caste, then they have to give opportunities to people belonging to so called “lower” caste to make films. Some of the best anti-caste films I have seen like Pariyerum Perumal, Sairat has been made by people belonging to caste who have seen and suffered discrimination for centuries. Only they can make those stories real because their experiences are real.
Give accessibility and opportunities to people belonging to Lower caste to tell their stories.
Cant wait for the movie to release, do good not only at the box office but also make difference in the society! Lots of Love and Luck to #Ayushmann❤
Article 15 should be watched n celebrated
not even surprised that two upper caste privileged individuals conveniently dismiss the very possibility of caste barriers to actually exist in the film industry!?!
True
"There is no discrimination in sports or movies based on caste"
I suppose a person who belongs to a marginalized caste would be a better candidate to answer it?
Punyasloka Parida exactly! And he says this right after Anupama TELLS him what Nagraj Manjula’s experience was. This is frustrating.
Yes...
There is discrimination a lot...in films and sports...burocracy... every where...
How many dalit cricketers have played for India? That answer is bullshit.
Yeah, he is still not fully aware of how class and caste intersect with meritocracy in any industry. Many woke upper caste people don't have a full fledged understanding of this. But this is a start, we need to build more awareness.
Mam you did 34 minute interview with kiara but here 13 only. Not fair 😂
He's busier than her :P
@@ishwaryachitrarajaraman5258 how do u know
True
He doesnt have that kind of time to spare
@@namratasingh750 seems you know him. 😃
Best Tamil films on the caste issue :
1) Pariyerum Perumal (the most straightforward and hard hitting of the lot)
2) Kaala
3) Madras
4) Kaadhal
Thanks for suggesting those movie i will look for their dubbed versions .
I love only pariyerum Perumal bcz this movie so heart wrenching and that actor plays his role with great care..
Watch Fandry as well. ( Marathi movie)
@@apurv711 I already watched fandry and love the work of Nagraj manjule.
@@apurv711 i have watched fandry
Mukkabaaz, Bandit Queen, Delhi 6 and Aarakshan were also based on the caste issue.
Mukabaaz, not really. Brahmins discriminating against rajputs is unheard of.
I m in love with this guy since Vicky Donor . . He is such a brave heart in his selection of movies and the best thing happened to content lovers . Keep going . 🇵🇰
Qaiser Butt me too. He’s my favorite in today’s generation. Most versatile I’ve seen in acting range bro
If you r not dalit , believe me you can't know the pain they go through
So you are?
@@tstanmoysamanta yes i am
@@sidhantwankhade953 I have a lot of friends from different caste we don't have or faced any problem
@@tstanmoysamanta good for you , but to be true discrimination comes in a lot of different disguises .
@@tstanmoysamanta all the people around them have made it a normal one but can't find people like u everywhere
6:57
Anupama, there is nothing called "Reverse Discrimination". Discrimination can only happen when you have the political power and economic resources to monopolise which you then use to marginalise another group. Discrimination is power play so at best a lower caste can be prejudiced (even that is a HUGE stretch) to an Upper Caste but can never discriminate against an Upper Caste. Also, Ayushmann sports and Bollywood in India in a way are exclusive. Cricket has been an Upper Caste sport and so have films because many people from the marginalised communities lack the resources needed to make it in these fields so saying it's only "merit" is wrong
So well written hope anupama will read.
How is it a HUGE stretch to say that people from a lower caste can be prejudiced against Savarnas?
Exactly what I thought when this pretty obnoxious term was said out loud,least expectedly from Anupama Ma'am..hope she reads this.
@@aneeshdubey9256 Heiin?
@@tejas9608 In India, among the masses Savarnas are seen as the aspirational class. Many people want to be them and be like them so rather than being prejudiced against them, mostly the masses want to emulate them all thanks to the demi-god status they enjoy
This movie (and the real life incident it is based on) is more than what it appears to be. It shows how women can be an easy target especially if they are not from a powerful caste. Women + dalit = much more oppression
Intersectionality
Sonchiriya dealt with it too. And that too quite boldly
I agree with the story having a Brahmin hero becuz only then people will turn their heads. Ayushmann has balls.
Appreciate it. Really
Caste system should be abolished from the grass root (villages). Rather than Trying to end reservations. Films should be mirror of the society not just dreams.
Hats off not only to Ayushmann but also to Anubhav Sinha 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 2018 Mulk, 2019 Article 15... he is on a roll!
I guess people dont remember but aakrosh was also a movie which was made on subject of caste discrimination
I love Anupama Chopra's interviews. Her interviews sound so genuine. And Ayushmann ka jawaab nahi. Great personality.
Anupama you're great at what you do. Kindly make a video of life at NSD or FTII. Thanks
There was Aarakshan too. Saif played the role of a lower caste student.
While not being a person from lower caste himself..
While being a literal nawab 🤦🤦
Reverse discrimination??? I can’t believe they just said that. Ayushmann is acting as if this movie is going to change everything and get rid of caste in India. Please. Don’t be so preachy. Let Dalit people tell their own stories. He made this movie because he thinks a Dalit actor wouldn’t bring in the commercial gains.
Everybody forgot the movie 2010 movie "Akrosh" directed by Priyadarshan which dealt with the question of caste and honour killing. And the one of two lead protagonists was a Dalit, the role played by Ajay Devgan!!!
Love for him just grows and grows and grows...❤️
I can't tell you how I am eagerly waiting for it.
This conversation was cringe worthy. Appreciate your efforts but it is quite evident that the both of you still don’t understand what the caste issue in India is. Just call a spade and a spade- don’t refer to them as downtrodden or oppressed. Also how many of the top actress and actresses are of lower castes. The film industry also needs introspection. The self appreciation was downright appalling.
Though should clarify that I also come from a position of privilege but it’s better to say that I don’t know instead of making misinformed comments.
Harsha V Rao right? And how cluelessly they said reverse discrimination!! If he has honestly said, casting Dalit actors would not have reached the level of mass audience, I would have some respect. Here he’s just blindly justifying everything. And no casteism in the film industry? Come on...that shows how blind he is! And he’s taking about opening eyes of other people towards casteism. Very disappointed.
I agree
Hard agree!
I don't think he claims that he knows everything about the caste divide or that he can fully understand what it feels like to be oppressed and have that completely unjust yet ever so powerful shadow of forced inferiority loom over every aspect of your life, and justly speaking how could he? He's been privileged all his life as he states himself and that's not something to be ashamed of, he has done no harm to anyone on the contrary he's trying his best to become more aware and spread awareness amongst others as well, and the fact that we're discussing this means it's already working! So my point is don't be so fast to judge someone who's trying his best to do whatever good he can when others are and have been silent for decades. He's not trying to single-handedly solve this issue, nor can he ever do, but he's trying to bring it forward fot discussion since awareness is always the first step in solving any problem.
Was eagerly waiting for this one :D
Cast system is the most bothersome reality of South Asia. Hope this can make a change. Best of luck with this
Y’all better PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS and WATCH THIS FILM IN CINEMAS!!!! Otherwise don’t complain that Indian producers don’t make such content. If a Race 3 can make 300cr and a Judwaa 2 makes 200cr, and this film doesn’t touch 100, what kind of film do you think they’re going to produce next?? If the audience puts their money behind content driven films, then that’s what producers will naturally back. It’s purely logistical. So go and support this film by buying a ticket and not just waiting for it to stream online.
I'm so happy for a person like Ayushman. A star Bollywood needs at this point.
just watched Taapsee Pannu's "GAME OVER" Its brilliant now waiting for Ayushmann Khurrana's ARTICLE 15. Somebody please sign them together. It will be great to watch them in a movie.
The day we learn to respect and award more actors like Ayushmann is the day India can truly be proud of our “stars”
This guy is brave enough to do this subject, Give him Padma Shri pls!
Ayushmann never disappoints, whether it's his movies or interviews. A simple and sorted guy.
It's sad that this movie had to be made to make people aware of the caste problem.
Pfft..as a Dalit I can say that All the so called socially responsible cheerleaders of this movie will get tongue tied the moment someone tries to address Islamic social evils like Triple Talaq, Polygamy etc
True
There was a movie called saudagar by nutan and amitabh bachchan... it's about mehr and polygamy. But it was flop and no one tried anything aftr that
@@superjoshi6654 Yes. Saudagar was a pretty good movie but everyone knows that such socially relevant films have an impact only on Hindus. Achyut Kanya, Sujata, Mukkabaaz, Aakrosh and many films have been on this subject.
@@weirdverma true.. make one movie on muslim problems and everyone goes mad
Nikaah (1982) was entirely about triple talaaq. It was a superhit. Some people do actually cheer when ANY social evil is criticized.
How can you forget aarakshan,mukkabaaz movie...i loved it
Disha Sharma Maybe cause he is getting carried away by people talking about his so called different choices 🤣
Nice to see such issues brought in mainstream cinema.i hope this film wuld be praised as that of twelve years of slaves in foreign. But the problm is in india that most people dont want to accept the truth however in america people accept the past and their misdeeds n they come all together against these things. I hope movie will earn a lot. Lots of love for anubhav sinha n ayushmana khurana for being part of this film.
The interview I was waiting for!
What a guy ,,,,
He is sooo knowledge about everything
The first thing you notice in this interview is Ayushmann's hair. ☺️
No, the thing I noticed through out the video is ropes in background.
I noticed his wierd makeup today
Wierd eyebrows, hair lol
I was looking at his jacket 😂
Read Joothan seriously a heart wrenching story.. waiting for Article 15
Love for Ayushman ❤❤❤
I have experienced many things till now based on caste & gender . Hope this movie brings some rational change in the society .Great Job Ayushyaman ,I am your huge fan !
Hope one day Our India will be castless and religion less !
1:58 THANK YOU Ayushmann for calling out everyone’s role and participation in ignorance to caste discrimination. So often people like to convince themselves that only Bollywood ignores it, when in fact the average “middle class” urban Indian does it just as much. It’s time for EVERYONE to wake up and look in the damn mirror.
Who said there is no castism in film industry.
Tell me one name in industry from dalit.tell me
Such a great interview!
When will the cannes interviews be out?
He is so good!! Bollywood is lucky it got Ayushman. Ranbir,Ranveer can learn so much from him. They can start with humility.
Bollywood is far from real life...
they just don't want to make realistic movies..
Commercial Hindi movie makers underestimate the audience as dumbo .
Nowadays they don't want to include any middle class characters in the stories too.
Film makers like Karan Johar , Rohit Shetty and all should be banned for the crapp they are making..
No doubt what Ayushmaan is doing is breaking hero stereotypes but what he said about the autobiographical work of Omprakash Walmiki Joothan is totally wrong. The events in the book take place in Muzaffarnagar Uttarpradesh, not Bihar. He was not even confident when he was talking about it.
Ayushmann, thank you for inspiring us to make braver and bolder choices.
And he’s back!
thank you for this video and this movie.
Well..I appreciate Ayushmann Khurrana finally becoming aware of caste violence and inequalities in India. But its also important to understand that Bollywood has mostly been populated by savarna castes because of their social/cultural capital and who have the privilege of not facing caste discrimination. When it is not their lived reality, how can we expect them to make caste a central theme in their films?
It’s changing now. Now “Money”has replaced the upper caste Brahmin. So if you have Money you are seen as a upper caste.
I love you ayushmann😊💙💚🖤
There is so much clarity in his thoughts. I like that.
Interview is great!!! But what's with the background🥴(soo distracting)
#Ayushman sir...Bollywood movies have always been dominated by upper caste characters...even their surnames...their brahmin identity has always been glorified as a hero..to name just a few.chulbul pandey, r madhvan's characters, Shah rukh khan's sharma surname, etc..always have been uppercaste surnames... is this not a biased view of the filmmaker?
Otherwise Article 15 is a great act ...looking forward to it....alll the best ...and Thank you as an #Indian citizen.
Oh wow so now people will rush to theatres to see how caste discrimination happens in our country .
Exactly. Agal bagal ho rahe caste discrimination ke time people become blind.
@@harshaditya5654 And after seeing it of course they'll put up a post saying how great the movie was and how much they hate the whole caste system.
@@stewieg8218 you're my spirit human.
You are right but at least people will talk about it maybe. Unless the topic is brought under light people think it does not exist
@@moonie93 payal Tadvi case is recently happened why you think urban people are caste blind , actually they are hypocrites
A refreshing interview after a long time,but I am rueing for the short duration of it😣.
All the best to Ayushmann for all his bright future... He is my favorite!
Ayushman is changing the facet of Indian cinema without making any fuss ❤️way to go bro
I like one the line that Prajakta (mostlysane) always says ‘ you set boundaries around yourselves rather than people do’. So yes its not just that only upper caste ppl doing injustice to others. When u r being discriminated you need to get up and fight for yourself be it around caste,colour,age,gender etc.
Ayushmann is way on a higher level of humbleness and confidence and amazing choices of films..God bless him
D background wid d ropes n all got my attention!!✔💯
Thank you for speaking so vocally about it. Most urban so called your caste people complain about how reservation is hampering their chances. The truth is if there wasn't any reservation, these people would have never gotten the chances they are getting.
Eagerly waiting for your movie
Bahtreen adaakaar ek or bahtreen movie ..buhat buhat naik khuwaishaat... :)
Such are the topic Akshay kumar will ever touch
He he true. Akshay Kumar cares deeply - only about the borders of India, not the land-mass and the people within it.
He will never touch such issues he will just promote govt issues .
He is one of those -- behti ganga me hath dhone wale n make commercial gains playing with people's emotions! Most of the Bollywood is this btw!
Aap aam kaise Khate hai?
So true 💯
thank you Article 15 team and Film Companion .
Don’t forget about NH10!
Finally!!!!!!!💙
We don’t talk about a lot of things- why does hatred towards Pakistan equals patriotism.
Absolutely.
Vicky..Ayushmann..Rajkumar ......the 3 pathbreaking , extremely talented actors of bollywood who like to experiment different kinds of roles n deliver responsible n at the same time entertaintaing movies. All the best to # Article 15.
He deserves national award for this movie 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Ayushmann doing really good job in hindi cinema best of luck for your future and please choose good scripts 😋
Wonderful interview...he is Soo damn aware and intelligent ♥️
Loved the movie.. Ayushmann is the coolest.. 👍🏼
Vikrant Massey For SMZS!!! Terrific actor!
"Reverse discrimination" That summarises all your knowledge about caste system in India.
Well social issues have been showcased in hindi movies from a long time there are great films that were made in the classic era that portrayed this socail evil in a very beautiful manner
Many of you talking about how good ayush is and how great actor he is but forgetting his whole point of let’s fight this issue of caste and fight it togethr if he wanted to hear how great actor he is he wouldn’t have choose these kind of films he would have chosen kjo kind of movies so let’s talk about these caste thing and fight it
At last .....we got a HERO....who is a HERO!...its realy special becouse he is form BOLLYWOOD.!....AYUSHMAN.....DEEERKHAAYUS...MAAN......ITS A BRILLIANT INTERVIEW! 👍👌👏✌❤
Through this platform, I would like to say .. that we Indians inorder for our democracy to stay really needs a movie on NOTA. Especially after the recent GENERAL ELECTION results.
May someone take this topic in Bollywood🙏
In India its mainly caste but discrimination exists everywhere in the world. Racism is big everywhere in the world from USA to Australia.
Sai Ashwin but not in big scale compared to india
Pratham Khurana I agree but we feel like that because we are here. Black folks in the USA might have a different opinion.
We have racism in addition to the caste division within our own religions. There is no caste system anywhere else.
Blacks dont go through untouchablility i guess!
Sai Ashwin hinduism is a shit accept it.
Tough questions asked and answered so intelligently by Ayushman, unlike Alia and Ranveer in the Gully boy episode. He comes across as an educated and matured soul. Will definitely watch the movie.
will someone please talk about the odd location of this shoot
This actor is on path of greater success
If any actors are reading this please work opposite each other, as cinegoers even we want to watch great subjects, great stories and most importantly great performances so if in a film only one mainstream actor performs it gets boring and repetitive. Trust us as audience we will appreciate actors doing risky films , shed your inhibitions
I literally cried watching this movie😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
only a secured actor can take up such subjects.. kudos to this man
My fav actor from the current lot....❤❤