Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Article 15' Faces Protest In Uttar Pradesh!

Anubhav Sinha's much-awaited thriller "Article 15" that is reportedly inspired from the Badaun rape and murder case, seems to be heading for trouble. The film, slated for a June 28 release, has earned the ire of the Brahmin community in Uttar Pradesh. Starring Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead, the film has been shot in and around Lucknow.

Brahmins are upset over the fact that the story has been "tweaked". With the intention of portraying the accused men as Brahmins, they feel it will defame the community.

The trailer of the film, which was released last week, shows two young girls of a village brutally raped and murdered, their bodies hanging from a tree. It shows the girls -- whose families are marginalised and forced to work as laborers -- were targeted because they demanded a hike of Rs 3, in their daily wages.

(This article has been published without changes from IANS)