Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat on Sunday mentioned he expects Captain Vikram Batra’s biopic Shershaah to be the start of many conflict movies that pay a becoming tribute to the sacrifices of Indian troopers.
General Rawat was the visitor of honor on the twenty second Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations, the place the trailer of Sidharth Malhotra-starrer Shershaah was unveiled. Starring Sidharth Malhotra as Kargil War hero Vikram Batra, the movie is directed by Tamil filmmaker Vishnu Vardhan. Shershaah is co-produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions.
“We are all right here on the twenty second anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas to honor the 527 martyrs who confirmed exemplary braveness. Because of their efforts, we’ve been capable of collect and have a good time collectively on this area.
“We are thrilled that a film has been made on the life of Captain Vikram Batra. We would like to thank all of them (the team). This is just the beginning. We hope that similarly, many more films on other war heroes will be made,” mentioned Gen Rawat.
Check out all the images from the trailer launch of Sher Shah in Kargil:
Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani on the Shershaah trailer launch. (Photo: PR Photos)
Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra with Shershaah’s director Vishnu Varadhan. (Photo: PR Photos)
Captain Vikram Batra’s twin brother Vishal Batra was additionally current on the event. (Photo: PR Photos)
Karan Johar on the Kargil War Memorial. (Photo: PR Photos)
Sher Shah Cast and Makers with Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat. (Photo: PR Photos)
Here is one other image from the occasion. (Photo: PR Photos)
The movie, based mostly on the lifetime of Vikram Batra, will premiere on August 12 on Amazon Prime Video. (Photo: PR Photos)
CDS additionally mentioned that Shershaah will inform the world the story of the Indian Armed Forces, noting that it’s going to premiere in 200 nations on Amazon Prime Video.
“The movie will likely be screened in 200 nations. I consider that it will give an concept of the spirit of the Indian Army, the power of our jawans. It will likely be a message to all, that ‘in case you battle with us, you’ll be in church.’
For this we thank Dharma Products and all its associates. In the approaching years, we wish movies to be made not solely on Kargil but in addition on 1971 conflict and different conflict heroes. The 527 troopers who laid down their lives will likely be blissful to see the way through which tributes are being paid to them.”
Kargil Day was held on the National Horse Polo Ground in Dras, Kargil, the place the 1999 conflict between India and Pakistan came about.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
