For a week now, Vicky Kaushal and the cast of ‘Sam Bahadur’ have been dropping images and posters of the film based on the life of the Indo-Pakistani war hero. The teaser was released today, October 13, 2023, and the glimpses of Kaushal’s gripping performance already has our heart.
Here is what we are expecting from the film.
Vicky Kaushal’s Portrayal Of ‘Sam Bahadur’
This one is a given from the posters and behind-the-scenes images. However, as the date of release is near, you cannot stop yourself from comparing the amazing transformation Kaushal went through to portray Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw.
From the colour of his eyes to his moustache, the makeup team did a great job. You cannot hold yourself from praising Kaushal’s dialogue delivery in the teaser.
VFX In ‘Sam Bahadur’
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Since ‘Sam Bahadur’ is a periodic film, the team had to use VFX to create the war scene and take you back in time. From exploding bombs to Indian Army officers fighting during the Bangladesh Liberation War, Meghna Gulzar’s movie promises a one-of-a-kind experience in theatres.
Stellar Star Cast Of ‘Sam Bahadur’
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Apart from Kaushal, the ‘Sam Bahadur’s cast looks riveting. Edward Sonnenblick, Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Sheikh, Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub, Rajiv Kachroo, R Bhakti Klein, Sammy Jonas Heaney, Keita Arai, and Neeraj Kabi.
All the actors seem to have done their homework well before playing their characters. The teaser has left me wanting to see more.
Fatima Sana Shaikh Playing Smt. Indira Gandhi In ‘Sam Bahadur’
Many actors in the past have played the role of Smt. Indira Gandhi. Lara Dutta in ‘Bell Bottom’, Kangana Ranaut in ‘Emergency’, Avantika Akerkar in ‘Thackeray’ and ‘83’, and more.
Opening up about the role, Fatima Sana Shaikh said that she was unsure of playing the former Prime Minister of India on screen. She added that Meghna Gulzar was sure about it. She added, “I did it because I love her work. She made the journey easy for me. She knew what she wanted, whether it was the graph of the performance or look.”
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Release Date Of ‘Sam Bahadur’
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The release date of ‘Sam Bahadur’ has been fixed. It will be released on December 1, 2023. While sharing the date, Kaushal captioned the image, “His life, Our History.”
Kaushal has nothing but gratitude towards playing the character. When he wrapped up the shooting of the film, he shared an image with Gulzar and wrote, “Gratitude, gratitude and only gratitude… to be a part of this process to depict the life of a true legend, to be a part of this team which truly gave it their all.”
The actor added, “To Meghna, Ronnie, my brilliant co-actors, the incredible Team… to the Manekshaw Family, to the Indian Army and to the man, FM Sam H. F. J. Manekshaw, himself… Thank You!”
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Who Was Sam Bahadur?
Sam Bahadur also called Sam the Brave, was the Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army when we were at war with Pakistan in 1971. He was the first Indian Army officer who was ever promoted to the rank of field marshal.
With a career spanning over four decades, Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw started his service in the army during World War II. It was under his command that the Indian Army emerged victorious in the war of 1971 and Bangladesh became an independent country. He was awarded with the Padma Vibhusham and Padma Bhushan titles.
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