Mahesh Manjrekar to direct VD Savarkar’s biopic: ‘I consider he’s a person who didn’t get his rights’

On the event of the 138th beginning anniversary of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, filmmaker Sandeep Singh has introduced a biopic on the lifetime of a freedom fighter. The movie, titled Swatantra Veer Savarkar, might be directed by filmmaker and actor Mahesh Manjrekar. He was final seen in John Abraham’s The Mumbai Saga.

On making a biopic on Savarkar, who propagated Hindu nationalism, Manjrekar stated in an announcement, “I have always been influenced by the life and times of Veer Savarkar. I believe he is a man who has no right in history Found. The fact that he evokes such strong feelings indicates a life that must have influenced many people. As a director, I know it will be a challenge, but one that I take on Want to. “

Sandeep Singh, who’s supporting the undertaking underneath his banner Legend Global Studio, stated, “Veer Savarkar is equally revered and criticized. Today he has been made a polarizing determine, however I believe it’s as a result of folks have no idea sufficient. There is not any denying that he was an vital a part of our freedom battle and our endeavor is to offer a glimpse of his life and journey.

The movie might be shot in London, Andaman and Maharashtra. Singh stated, “Swatantra Veer Savarkar has promised to change the narrative of Indian freedom struggle and history.” The ultimate solid is but to be revealed.

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– Narendra Modi Fan (@ narendramodi177) May 28, 2021

On the event of the 138th beginning anniversary of VD Savarkar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to him on Twitter.

Savarkar was born in 1883 in Maharashtra. Ever since Hindutva and cultural nationalism have taken middle stage in Indian politics, he has been on the middle of public discourse.

Sandeep Singh is understood for supporting movies like Priyanka Chopra’s Mary Kom, Rajkumar Rao’s Aligarh, Aishwarya Rai and Randeep Hooda’s Sarabjit, Sanjay Dutt’s Bhoomi and Vivek Oberoi’s PM Narendra Modi.