NEW DELHI: As his next film ‘Kesari: the battle of Saragarhi’, gets ready to hit screens on Thursday, superstar Akshay Kumar laments that this chapter of history is not a part of history books in India.
”It is one of the bravest battles ever fought in Indian history. However, the ‘Saragarhi battle’ is nowhere is our syllabus.
I feel that it must be told worldwide, ”Akshay told reporters during a trip to the capital here on Monday evening to promote the film. In this context, he said that he was glad to be part of this movie. ” This movie will definitely tell its story and reach out to the hearts of the people, ”he said.
Based on a story of Havildar Ishar Singh, who participates in the Battle of Saragarhi in which an army of 21 Sikhs fought against 10,000 Afghans in 1897, ‘Kesari’ hits cinema screens on Holi on March 21.
Talking about his preparations and role in the movie, Akshay, who was accompanied by the lead actress Parineeti Chopra and director Anurag Singh, said, “I didn’t have to do much preparations for the movie as our director Anurag was very supportive in throughout the journey. But when it comes to carrying the ‘Pug’ (turban) I am wearing in the movie, it was difficult to perform the action with it.” (AGENCIES)
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