#DontSayBhangi: Ayushmann Khurrana's Article 15 Makers Start a Petition to Stop the Usage of the Derogatory Term, Twitterati Laud Their Initiative Saying 'It's Time to Change'

Ayushmann Khurrana's upcoming film, Article 15 is one of the most anticipated films thanks to its relevance to the current state of affairs. Ever since the film's trailer released, Ayushmann's fans have been going gaga over his character and also the film's hard-hitting dialogues. After releasing a rap anthem crooned by India's popular artists such as Kaam Bhari, Spitfire etc, the makers have now released a video which has Ayushmann talk about the initiative to stop the usage of the derogatory term 'Bhangi'. The campaign has been named as '#DontSayBhangi'and it is already catching up on social media.  Article 15 Trailer: Ayushmann Khurrana’s Realistic Cop Drama Makes You Face the Burning Issue of Casteism – Watch Video.

The video of the campaign features Ayushmann talking about the need to get rid of the usage of such words. The makers have also shared a link of Change.org where you can sign the petition. Sharing the video on his Twitter account, Ayushmann wrote, "Hum sab ek saman hai, aur yeh jaante hue bhi hum bhedbhav karte hai. Humara samvidhan bhi humein isski ijaazat nahi deta. Aap bhi lijiye ek shapath. Sign the petition #DontSayBhangi, today."

Check out the video here:

Only in a couple of hours, the campaign has started to trend and Twitter users have been sharing their views on the same and are showing their support for the initiative. Here are some of the tweets about the #DontSayBhangi campaign. ‘Article 15’ Intends to Reach Out to Rural India, Says Ayushmann Khurrana.

#Tweet1:

Eradicating casteism from our society is must

Dont Say Bhangi. .

@sayanigupta @Mdzeeshanayyub @sirfgaurav @ZeeStudios_ @ZeeMusicCompany

— Stark (@iMRStark_) June 19, 2019

#Tweet2:

Have to be successful and I have been

Dont Say Bhangi and make the change in the society, because it begins with you! #Article15https://t.co/FZf5ptwPAl@anubhavsinha @ayushmannnk @sayanigupta @Mdzeeshanayyub @sirfgaurav @ZeeStudios_ @ZeeMusicCompany

— Kanchan Gupta (@TheKanchanGupta) June 19, 2019

#Tweet3:

Dont Say Bhangi #Article15

Have a look

Here is a short clip

we all make huge differnce Dont Say Bhangi

pic.twitter.com/5MP9v81bEj

— Indie puppy (@PuppyWorldd) June 19, 2019

#Tweet4:

Enough of criticism. It is now time to bring the change Dont Say Bhangi #Article15

— Kriti🤩 (@Kriti_jswl) June 19, 2019

The petition has already recorded over 15,000 signatures. The Ayushmann Khurrana film deals with casteism through the lens of a police officer who is investigating a case that is a horrific crime committed against people from a certain caste. Many have said Article 15 is the need of the hour. The film is all set to release on June 28.

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