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Article 15

  • 2019
  • 2h 10m
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8.1/10
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Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, and Ayushmann Khurrana in Article 15 (2019)
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In the rural heartlands of India, an upright police officer sets out on a crusade against violent caste-based crimes and discrimination.In the rural heartlands of India, an upright police officer sets out on a crusade against violent caste-based crimes and discrimination.In the rural heartlands of India, an upright police officer sets out on a crusade against violent caste-based crimes and discrimination.

  • Director
    • Anubhav Sinha
  • Writers
    • Anubhav Sinha
    • Gaurav Solanki
  • Stars
    • Ayushmann Khurrana
    • Nassar
    • Manoj Pahwa
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    39K
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    • Director
      • Anubhav Sinha
    • Writers
      • Anubhav Sinha
      • Gaurav Solanki
    • Stars
      • Ayushmann Khurrana
      • Nassar
      • Manoj Pahwa
    • 374User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 22 wins & 36 nominations total

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    Ayushmann Khurrana
    Ayushmann Khurrana
    • Ayan Ranjan
    Nassar
    Nassar
    • CBI Officer Panikar
    • (as Nasser)
    Manoj Pahwa
    Manoj Pahwa
    • Bhramadatt Singh
    Kumud Mishra
    Kumud Mishra
    • Kisan Jatav
    Isha Talwar
    Isha Talwar
    • Aditi
    Sayani Gupta
    Sayani Gupta
    • Gaura
    Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub
    Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub
    • Nishad
    Shubhrajyoti Barat
    Shubhrajyoti Barat
    • Chandrabhan
    Sushil Pandey
    Sushil Pandey
    • Nihal Singh
    Aakkash Dabhade
    • Satyendra Rai
    • (as Aakash Dabhade)
    Ashish Verma
    Ashish Verma
    • Mayank
    Ronjini Chakraborty
    Ronjini Chakraborty
    • Dr. Malti Ram
    Veen
    Veen
    • Anshu Naharia
    Sumbul Touqeer
    Sumbul Touqeer
    • Amali
    Zia Ahmed Khan
    Raju Pandey
    Shikha Valmiki
    • Victim Girl Shanu
    Isha Verma
    • Victim Girl Mamta
    • Director
      • Anubhav Sinha
    • Writers
      • Anubhav Sinha
      • Gaurav Solanki
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    shankerwal

    Incredible, Awesome

    One of the greatest movie in bollywood i 've ever watched. No words to describe this movie. Ayushmann role is very very incredible.
    8ketgup83

    Don't Miss Article 15 At Any Cost !!! Hats Off To Ayushmann Khurrana And Anubhav Sinha

    Article 15 as formed by the Indian Constitution of India prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. Unfortunately, this is not case on the records in the real India.

    Article 15 tells the story of IPS officer, Ayan Ranjan (played by Ayushmann Khurrana), who has been posted in a small village, Laal Gaon, Uttar Pradesh. The day he takes up duty, he is welcomed with the murder case of three girls which leads to the "real" issues of the caste system which is very much prevalent in the "real" India.

    Last year Anubhav Sinha proved that he is more than just making candyfloss film,Tum Bin, or forgettable Cash with Mulk. This year, he goes one step ahead with Article 15 which is based on true life event of the 2014 Badaun gang rape case where two Dalit girls were gang raped continuously for two days, murdered and hung from a tree. There are no songs in this 2 hours 10 minutes film as Anubhav Sinha takes the audience right into the the truth which is harsh but was never elaborated. There are couple of questions raised by Ayushmann Khurrana to his peers relating to the different levels of caste and to his dismay, he gets the answer that there are different levels of caste and even sub-caste below. The scene is funny yet exposes the harsh truth existing in the few parts of rural India. Two scenes stands out - a lower caste worker coming out of a pit full of waste, his face smeared with sludge and goes back again to complete manual removal of untreated human excreta. The second scene is where a factory owner proudly admits to hitting the three girls who demanded a pay-hike of just Rs 3 and the reason he gives for beating these girls "Unko Aukat Unki Dikhane ke Liye"

    Article 15 details out the struggles and challenges faced by the cops mentally and physically. The crime-drama boast off some strong technical support. I should start with an outstanding editing work. The background score is haunting and yet mesmerizing. The cinematography is brilliant, portraying a real-life crime with aplomb. Screenplay is fantastic, though it becomes little sluggish towards the second half.

    Coming to the performances, it is Ayushmann Khurrana who will make you believe with enduring transformation from uninformed IPS officer into a angry man who stands for the righteous act. Ayushmann Khurrana lives and breathes the character of Ayan Ranjan and is complimented by Kumd Mishra, Manoj Pahwa, Sayani Gupta and the dependable Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub (who shines in a small role).

    Article 15 is not easy watch but it will expose the harsh reality of what happened on that fateful night and it will definitely make you angry. Go for it ...MIND-BLOWING 4/5
    CineRenaissance

    11 stars.

    No words. The film boldly engages all the parties involved in the social justice system. The story could have satisfied viewers even with limited domain, but instead of narrow approach of pin pointing, it chooses to broaden.

    Ayushmann is reaching new heights in every other film and other actors also nailed it. And some shots are spine chilling.
    8djranu26

    A very important film!!! But why ZEE is Production partner and credit to YOGI ADITYATH???

    It is a very important film. A film that tells a truth about our so called developing india. We are so busy admiring the bubble created by media, politicians, film industry...that i caused a blindness. A blindness of ignorance. We ignored the major part of our society. We ingored their identity, their rights. We so needed this film. thank you so much to the director producer for article 15

    I was going to give full 10 stars.... But cutting two stars because of the production partner ZEE... Because this company is a major player of the game of hate and Aknowledgement credit to UP CM yogi adityanath.. Who is feeding of this social difference and he is a hatemonger!!
    10vipul_ohri

    Spectacular Job

    This movie is a perfect example of a team of artists taking accountability of the social issues in India. I completely understand that revenue and profit cannot be overlooked in any professional industry, however, social responsibility is critical as well. Artists need to be honest and direct with their audience. I think this movie should be a lesson for those high paid actors who need to be less greedy and utilize their stature to help develop India.

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    • Trivia
      Nishad, the character played by Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub, is loosely based on social activist and BHIM army co-founder, Chandrashekhar Azad Ravan.
    • Goofs
      Towards the end of the film, when the team is in search of the missing girl, they cross a swamp. When they come out on the other side, their clothes are clean and dry.
    • Quotes

      Nishad: Sometimes, it feels like there is no hope, but you can't admit it because of all the people who get their strength from you.

      Gaura: But you can tell me though.

      Nishad: Sometimes i think about all the things i wanted to do. I wanted to bring you flowers, but such dreadful things were happening around us every day, that it felt like a sin to even smile at you. Life has been so difficult, that i never managed to find five minutes to sit quietly with you, with our feet dipped in the river. I have never looked at the moon for even five minutes. I don't even have five minutes of peace in my life.

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    • Release date
      • June 28, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official sites
      • Netflix
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    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • 印度憲法第15條
    • Production companies
      • Benaras Mediaworks
      • Zee Studios
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $734,514
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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