Ayushmann Khurrana graced the panel discussion of FICCI FRAMES 2025, while talking to Mayank Shekhar, the actor got candid about his career trajectory, choice of films and more. Ayushmann Khurrana even got candid about the response he received with Article 15 and how it changed his perception as an actor for the viewers.
Ayushmann Khurrana talks about stealing Article 15 from Anubhav Sinha
Ayushmann Khurrana recalls how the film Article 15 changed “Article 15 changed the perception about me because I was known for my light-hearted social comedies, and Article 15 was a very serious film based on casteism, and it did commercially really well, which was an anomaly. And Anubhav Sinha had this script, and he never thought about me in it. So I literally stole that film from him. I had watched his film Mulk, and I wanted to work with him. He was offering me a rom-com to which I refuted and asked for Article 15, saying that this is the kind of movie I want to do,” Ayushmann said.
Khurrana also discussed his experiences as a journalist, RJ, and VJ, as well as the importance of saying no. “When you`re young and just getting started, it`s difficult to say no to people. But that`s what defines you. During his fireside chat with journalist Mayank Shekhar, Khurana stated that you must follow your conviction, gut instinct, and intuition.
Ayushmann opened up about the kind of films that he picks, especially when it comes to hybrid movies. He said, “I have always been doing hybrid movies. From day one, that was my staple; the risk and reward ratio is very different with my films. They are low budget with more content.”
All about FICCI FRAMES 2025
This year`s FICCI FRAMES marks the silver jubilee, and the two-day event will include the who`s who of the media and entertainment industries debating the business of entertainment. This year`s convention, themed “Framing 25 Years of Indian M and E: A Silver Jubilee of Vision, Voices & Creativity,” honours the power of creativity, innovation, and industry that has reshaped India`s creative economy on a worldwide scale.
