Shah Rukh Khan and Ayushmann Khurrana at the Special Screening of Film 'Article 15' | Taapsee Pannu

Posted On: 28 June 2019

Ayushmann Khurrana is all set to continue his successful streak of box office hits with his upcoming thriller ' Article 15'. The Anubhav Sinha directorial sees Ayushmann donning a cop avatar for the first time. The film revolves around Article 15 of the Indian constitution that prohibits discrimination of any citizen on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them. The movie screening of Anubhav Sinha’s next directorial Article 15 took place in Mumbai on Wednesday, June 26. Along with Ayushmann Khurana, who plays the lead in the movie, and his wife and writer Tahira Kashyap, several other Bollywood celebrities graced the movie screening, showing their support to the upcoming movie. While Shah Rukh Khan came in and clicked pictures with the director Anubhav Sinha and Ayushmann, B-town celebs including Manmarziyaan stars Vicky Kaushal and Taapsee Pannu were also present for Article 15’s screening. Also present at the screening were Ayushmann’s parents Anita and P Khurrana, along with his brother and sister-in-law, Aparshakti Khurrana and Akriti. Ayushmann took to Twitter to thank the actor to come to the screening of his film. Ayushmann wrote, "Being an SRKian, this was a very special moment. Thanks for the love Shah sir. Article15." Tabu, Ayushmann’s co-star in the movie AndhaDhun, was also present for the screening, donning an olive-coloured dress. His co-star from the movie Badhaai Ho, Neena Gupta was spotted by Ayushmann’s side. Other stars present at the screening include Swara Bhasker, Suniel Shetty, Siddharth Roy Kapur and Kriti Kharbanda. Actress Sayani Gupta came for the screening wearing a neon green saree. Ayushmann’s Article 15 is slated to release on June 28. The movie is a cop drama and is based on Article 15 of the Indian Constitution which prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. Ayushmann essays the role of a police officer, who fights against discrimination. The film also stars Isha Talwar, Sayani Gupta and Kumud Mishra in pivotal roles.