SHERSHAAH a true tale of Captain Vikram Batra (PVC)

 

Today is 12th August 2021, Shershaah announced to release on Amazon Prime Video on the celebration of independent’s day.

This is an Indian biography war film directed by Vishnuvardhan and co-produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Kaash Entertainment.  

Shershaah is the story of bravery, love and sacrifices. Which was inspired by the life of Captain Vikram Batra (PVC). Captain Vikram has awarded with Param Vir Chakra (India's highest military award) for his invaluably sacrifices in the Kargil War of 1999.

‘Shershaah’ was the army codename of Captain Vikram. Basically, this film has portrayed the valiant spirit and honors of his invaluable sacrifices.

Shabbir Boxwala, Kaash Entertainment, Founder & Producer said that, “the story of Captain Vikram Batra's (PVC) bravery and valour will reach the worldwide audience it deserves.”

Shershaah was starred with Sidharth Malhotra as Captain Vikram Batra opposite Kiara Advani played his fiancée Dimple Cheema roles. For the first time, they paired on-screen.

Other actors were Shiv Panditt, Raj Arjun, Pranay Pachauri, Himmanshu, Ashok Malhotra, Nikitin Dheer, Ankita Goraya, Anil Charanjeett, Sahil Vaid, Shataf Figar and Pawan Chopra played the supporting roles.

In the movie, Sidharth was played double role along with Vikram Batra and his twin brother Vishal Batra’s roles. For performing the Captain Vikram’s character in the film he also took six-month military training in Mumbai and Kargil. Then, he joined shooting in Kargil at a height of 2,000 feet.

In an interviewSidharth Malhotra, who plays Vikram Batra, said the story is "close to my heart." Talking about the experience of working on the film, he said, "It was an honour to live the life of this brave heart and re-create his journey."

In a BTS video shared on Instagram, Kiara Advani who plays Vikram’s fiancee Dimple Cheema role, said "I believe that Captain Vikram Batra's parents were very keen for Sid to play their son because of a certain sense of similarity. They kept looking at Sid and saying, 'You remind us so much of our son.'"

Captain Vikram Batra’s family also have been a big supporting part of the film’s making. Actor Sidharth Malhotra met the family members and comrades several times for understanding Vikrant characteristic’s.  

In an interviewwith Bollywood Hungama, Captain twin brother Vishal Batra shared his pain. "I have to say it is not easy watching his story being recreated. Not a day has passed since his going away 22 years when we in our family don’t remember him. To talk about him is still very very painful. The pain cannot be described. Reliving the memory of his loss every day is not easy,"

Though, producer Karan Johar was confirmed the film in 2018. But, filming has been started since May 2019 and wrapped up in January 2020. Principal photographer shoots in several locations where Captain Vikram once really stayed including Chandigarh, Palampur, Kargil-Ladakh and Kashmir.

Even, Shershaah trailer was launched in Dras, Kargil where the 1999 war happened. This launching ceremony had also a part of the ‘22nd Kargil Vijay Diwas’ celebration to mark of India’s victory in the Kargil war against Pakistan.

Initially, this films theatrical release date was announced on 3 July 2020. Due to Covid-19 pandemic lockdown in India cinema halls forced to shut down and postponed the film release.

After waiting for almost one year, finally the film was announced to streamed on Amazon Prime Video on 12th august 2021 that means today. Audiences can now stream the film entire weekend of the independent’s day. It surly be an advantage for this film.    

Trade analystTaran Adarsh opined that, “I liked what I had seen of Sidharth Malhotra in the trailer of Shershaah. The trailer did impress me a great deal. I genuinely feel that this could be the turning point of his career.” He also added, “If he portrays the character right and if the director handles the subject very well, then I think we might see a completely new Sidharth Malhotra.”