Q.
Article
15
is
in
the
theaters
now.
What
kind
of
reactions
you
are
getting
for
this
film
and
particularly
for
your
character?
A.
There
are
some
great
response
and
reviews
to
the
film.
Frankly,
I
did
not
expect
such
a
reaction
for
my
role.
My
role
in
the
film
is
not
such
elaborated.
But
yes,
the
flavor
of
politics
in
the
film
comes
only
because
of
Nishad.
Perhaps
that's
why
people
are
giving
importance
to
him.
Although
I
had
the
idea
that
the
film
is
going
well.
People
will
love
the
film.
Q.
Your
character
in
the
film
has
got
limited
screen
timing.
How
were
you
convinced
to
play
this
part?
A.
When
Anubhav
Sir
gave
me
the
script,
at
that
time
he
was
considering
me
for
some
other
role.
But
when
we
discussed
the
script,
he
gave
me
the
opportunity
to
choose
one
of
the
roles.
Then
I
chose
Nishad's
character.
I
felt
a
connection
to
this
character.
Frankly,
I
became
a
fan
of
the
script
as
soon
as
I
read
it.
I
told
them
that
there
is
a
treasure
in
your
hand
that
people
will
love.
Q.
Have
you
experienced
any
change
in
your
thoughts
and
ideas
about
caste
system
after
doing
this
film?
A.
I
have
always
been
interested
in
politics,
due
to
which
many
a
time
even
got
trolled
for
my
opinion.
Yes,
this
film
has
definitely
compelled
me
to
think
more
about
this
subject.
The
idea
on
which
the
film
is
made
is
obviously
not
new.
For
centuries,
people
have
been
facing
this
in
our
society,
but
the
manner
in
which
Anubhav
Sinha
and
Gaurav
Solanki
presented
the
issue
is
courageous.
Instead
of
misrepresenting
one
caste
or
community,
truth
has
been
shown.
Q.
Personally,
what
do
you
think
can
be
done
to
cure
society
from
this
illness
of
casteism?
A.
The
day
we
decide
to
treat
people
equal
around
us,
the
day
we
stop
thinking
that
we
will
have
to
become
bigger
than
anyone
else
for
the
sake
of
progress,
this
issue
will
end.
Caste
system
is
deeply
rooted
in
our
society
that
sometimes
we
don't
even
notice
things.
For
example,
when
PV
Sindhu
won
the
Olympics,
the
second
most
searched
thing
on
Google
was
her
caste.
Just
by
saying
that
there
is
no
such
discrimination
in
our
society,
we
cannot
hide
in
the
sand
like
an
ostrich.
I
also
think
that,
first
of
all,
these
matrimonial
sites
should
be
closed.
If
you
want
to
know
how
many
complexions
(colour)
are
there,
then
read
these
sites.
You
will
know
the
definition
of
an
ideal
girl
or
boy
in
our
country.
As
long
as
all
these
things
are
there,
issues
will
be
there.
Q.
It
is
very
brave
of
director
Anubhav
Sinha
to
make
a
film
on
this
sensitive
but
important
issue.
Do
you
agree?
A.
To
think
of
making
a
film
on
this
subject,
making
it
and
releasing
it.
It's
a
big
deal
in
itself.
I
give
full
marks
to
Anubhav
Sinha.
This
is
not
an
easy
task.
I
want
to
give
full
credit
for
this
film
to
Anubhav
Sir
and
Gaurav
Solanki.
These
people
were
quite
clear
about
this
topic,
which
I
was
very
happy
to
see.
Q.
Once
in
an
interview,
you
mentioned
that
you
want
to
do
'author-backed
roles'.
Is
'Nishad'
in
Article
15
that
role?
A.
Yes,
of
course.
In
this
type
of
character,
you
have
more
scope
to
do
something
different.
As
an
artist
you
find
something
different
in
yourself,
you
can
delve
deep
into
the
character.
In
writing
such
characters,
writers
and
directors
also
invest
themselves.
My
character
in
Article
15
is
only
for
a
while,
but
his
presence
can
be
felt
in
the
entire
film.
Q.
Even
after
audience
loved
your
work
always,
do
you
think
you
are
underrated
as
an
actor?
A.
I
do
not
feel
myself
underrated
as
an
actor
as
I
am
getting
respect
for
my
work.
Here
I
am
not
talking
about
the
characters
and
role.
As
an
actor
I
have
been
always
respected
for
my
work.
Films
flopped
but
people
liked
my
work.
People
probably
feel
that
I
have
the
ability
inside
and
I
can
do
something
different.
But
yes,
sometimes
I
wonder
that
can
I
do
just
the
kind
of
characters
coming
to
me?
I
feel
sometimes
that
can
I
do
just
those?
I
hope
that
things
will
change
after
Article
15.
People
must
understand
that
an
actor
cannot
do
the
same
kind
of
work.
Q.
So,
you
are
still
struggling
in
Bollywood?
A.
Yes,
of
course.
I
never
considered
the
length
of
the
character,
but
there
should
be
a
depth
in
the
character.
I
also
want
to
get
such
a
role
which
is
brilliantly
written.
In
Article
15,
there
is
a
dialogue-
''Kabhi
hum
harijan
ho
jaate
hain
to
kabhi
bahujan
ho
jaate
hain,
bas
jan
nahi
ban
pa
rahe
ki
Jan
Gan
Man
mein
hamari
bhi
ginti
ho
jaaye.''
This
dialogue
is
so
good
that
there
is
an
excitement
while
saying
it.
These
things
encourage
an
artist.
Q.
Somewhere
I
read
that
while
giving
audition
for
your
first
film,
you
gave
the
character
(Manu
Sharma-
No
One
Killed
Jessica)
a
twist
and
showed
him
a
little
vulnerable.
And
it
was
appreciated
by
the
director.
Do
you
still
improvise
your
scenes?
A.
Indeed,
there
are
a
few
directors
who
give
you
that
space
and
dimension.
Director
Rajkumar
Gupta
gave
me
the
space
at
that
time
and
showed
faith,
so
I
also
tried
my
best.
Anubhav
Sinha
has
also
given
me
that
space
in
Article
15.
When
you
know
that
there
is
someone
backing
you,
you
work
harder
for
the
character,
you
want
to
do
something
different.
Q.
Are
you
very
selective
while
choosing
scripts?
Is
it
difficult
for
a
director
to
impress
you?
A.
Yes,
maybe
this
is
wrong,
but
this
is
true.
It
is
a
bit
difficult
for
a
director
to
impress
me. I
do
the
role
where
I
see
some
potential.
Many
times,
I
also
see
the
team,
people
with
whom
I
have
to
work
for
the
next
three-four
months.
Well
yes,
I'm
somewhat
choosy.
Some
people
also
say
that
I
work
less.
But
I
give
100
percent
to
every
character.
Q.
2011
to
2019,
are
you
satisfied
with
the
kind
of
roles
you
have
got
and
are
now
getting?
A.
No,
I
am
not
satisfied.
I
have
no
complaints
with
anyone.
But
I
am
not
satisfied
with
the
characters
I
am
getting.
For
now,
Article
15
and
Turram
Khan,
only
these
two
such
scripts
came
to
me,
which
I
was
excited
to
read.
But
I
hope
that
some
good
characters
will
start
coming
now.
Q.
One
film
or
role
that
inspired
you
a
lot
in
the
starting
days?
A.
I
think
it's
Ramgopal
Varma's
Satya.
That
was
not
just
a
gangster
drama.
The
way
in
which
he
had
brought
the
characters
in
front,
people
started
to
talk
about
acting
in
movies.
Camera
work,
story,
character,
everything
in
that
movie
was
excellent.
Q.
While
you
were
doing
theatre
and
planning
to
enter
Bollywood,
what
were
your
expectations
then?
A.
Actually,
I
do
not
think
much
about
the
future.
Yes,
there
was
an
appetite
even
at
that
time
to
do
better
work.
Talking
about
your
films,
do
you
agree
that
Anand
L
Rai's
Raanjhnaa
took
you
to
the
wider
audiences?
People
still
remember
the
way
Murari
said-
''Tumhara
Pyaar
Na
ho
Gya
UPSC
ka
exam
ho
gya....''
Raanjhna
is
the
film
which
changed
people's
perception
about
me.
One
film
because
of
which
I
am
speaking
to
you
now,
the
success
which
I
am
enjoying
is
because
of
that.
It
was
only
after
Ranjhanaa
that
people
started
approaching
me
for
different
roles.
I
cannot
take
this
credit
from
Anand
L.
Rai.
Q.
Article
15
is
getting
some
great
reviews.
But
do
you
think
issue-oriented
films
bring
a
change
in
the
society?
A.
Definitely.
Not
much,
but
yes
it
brings
a
change.
It
does
not
happen
that
a
movie
comes
and
everything
changes.
A
movie
just
inspires,
raises
questions
in
some
people's
mind,
forces
some
to
think
and
gives
some
answers.
After
watching
Article
15,
even
if
one
person
brings
a
change
in
his
own
thinking,
it's
an
achievement
for
the
film.
We
cannot
hope
for
any
sudden
revolution,
but
the
change
comes.
Q.
You
are
getting
much
appreciation
for
Article
15.
What
are
your
next
projects?
A.
I
am
really
looking
forward
to
Turram
Khan.
It's
a
Hansal
Mehta
film
also
starring
Rajkummar
Rao
and
Nushrat
Bharucha.
Recently,
we
completed
shooting
for
this
movie.
And
now,
I
am
on
a
time-out.