Overview

• Speaking at the silver jubilee edition of FICCI Frames in Mumbai, Ayushmann Khurrana appeared in a fireside chat with journalist Mayank Shekhar.
• He said Anubhav Sinha initially offered him a rom-com, adding that he “grabbed” Article 15 when he learned the director had that script.
• He characterized Article 15 as a serious film about caste discrimination that exceeded commercial expectations and contrasted with his earlier lighter work.
• He reflected on early stints in journalism, radio, television and theatre, calling the ability to say no the toughest early-career lesson.
• He outlined a creative approach that rejects fixed formulas and prioritizes staying rooted and connected to grassroots realities.