Ayushmann Khurrana was NOT the first choice for 'Article 15'? Read other unknown facts

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has always mand to bag praises from audience and critics for his performances. year 2019 was one of eventful years for Ayushmann Khurrana as he delivered three back to back box-office hits. very first release of Ayushmann Khurrana in 2019 was Article 15 and it was unlike any or film that he h starred in before. Just like film, it's inception and making was also interesting. Here are a few lesser-kwn facts of Article 15.

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Lesser-kwn facts and interesting trivia about Ayushmann Khurrana's Article 15

Ayushmann Khurrana wrapped Article 15 in 30 days

It is reported that Bala actor was blown away after director Anubhav Sinha narrated him script of Article 15. A few reports claim that Ayushmann wrapped up his schedule in 30 days. He dedicatedly shot for 30 days without a single break. To understand premises of story, which is set in Uttar Presh, Ayushmann reached re a couple of days prior, as per reports. 

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Ayushmann Khurrana was t first choice for Article 15

Interestingly, Ayushmann Khurrana was t first choice for Anubhav Sinha's Article 15. In an interview with a leing news portal, director Anubhav Sinha revealed that he met Ayush to discuss some or project. but during ir chat, he gave a sneak peek about movie and that interested Khurrana. Later, Vicky Dor actor insisted him to collaborate with him for Article 15. According to reports, Ranbir Kapoor was first choice for investigation-drama. 

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Character Nish played Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub was inspired by a real-life character

Actor Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub essayed a pivotal character in film Article 15. Reportedly, his character is loosely based on social activist and BHIM army co-founder, Chandrashekhar Az Ravan. In an interview, Ayyub revealed that Anubhav Sinha gave him choice to choose a character, and he thought of playing Nish on screen. 

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Article 15 was t a real-life story but many

As soon as makers dropped trailer of film, many critics speculated that film was based on a real-life incident. But later makers cleared air and explained that work was inspired by multiple incidents. A report by a leing news portal states that some of scenes in Article 15 is inspired by 2014 Baun gang-rape allegations and 2016 Una flogging incident.