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'Article 15': A hard-hitting, eye opener Last Updated : 28 Jun 2019 12:58:06 PM IST Film: "Article 15"; Director: Anubhav Sinha; Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Isha Talwar, Sayani Gupta, Namashi Chakraborty, Kumud Mishra, Manoj Pahwa, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Nassar, Ronjini Chakraborty; Rating: ****
Good morning India! Director Anubhav Sinha's "Article 15", is a hard-hitting, wake-up call to those who unknowingly and unwittingly indulge in caste and political polarisation. It offers nothing new, but it mirrors our society to the core and reminds us that our Constitution is under threat and that we are living in ruthless and dangerous times.
The title of the film centres around Article 15 of our Constitution, which is about Right to Equality. It prohibits discrimination of Indians on basis of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
The film is designed as an investigative drama, involving IPS officer Ayan Ranjan (Ayushmann), who is posted in a small town in rural India.
On taking charge of the police station, he realises that the place is infested with caste discrimination. "It is like the wild, wild, West" (of America) he tells his girlfriend Aditi, who is based in Delhi, after two of the three missing girls from a village under his jurisdiction, are found hanging on a tree.
The investigation of this case moves at a snail's pace with no attempt made to find Pooja, the third teenager. It is only after the locals tell him that the lives of these girls were at peril because they demanded a raise of Rs 3 in their daily wages that the reality of injustice strikes him and thence, he strives his best to counteract on humanitarian grounds.This coolly passionate film mostly deals with Ayan's thoughts rather than his life. It provides an involving examination and analysis of the ideas and ideals that consume his every waking moment, which is beautifully captured by his interaction with Aditi.
Also, he brings to the fore that Article 15 of the Constitution is way more than mere words to him when he counters his senior (Nassar) who tries to suppress him, during an inquiry. This scene is inspiring and makes you root for Ayan.
The film is definitely Ayushmann's canvas. With a well-coiffured mane, Ayushmann is initially not too impressive as an IPS officer, but then his character grows on you and you get engrossed with the narrative as you are charged with whatever he does.
Ayushmann is aptly supported by Manoj Pahwa and Kumud Mishra as Police Inspectors Bhramadatt and Jatav, Isha Talwar as Ayan's long distance girlfriend, Namashi Chakraborty as the influential contractor Anshu Arya, Sayani Gupta as Pooja's older sister Gaura, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub as Nishad - Gaura's lover and a rebel Dalit and Ronjini Chakraborty as Dr. Malti Ram.
Every character is well-etched and the actors leave an imprint on your mind with their earnest performances. That's all because the script is so tight and well-packaged with the right amount of seriousness, drama and light-hearted moments.IANS For Latest Updates Please-
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