Akshay Kumar recently shared the first look from his upcoming film ‘Kesari’ and it is creating waves of excitement among fans. The film has already generated anticipation since it was announced.
The actor shared an adorable picture of him dressed as British-Indian Sikh soldier and his young co-stars playing Afghani kids from the sets of ‘Kesari’.
He said, “Innocent smiles galore on set today. Shooting with these lovely children playing Afgani kids in #Kesar based on the Battle of Saragrahi, one of the bravest battles fought in India.”
Akshay, who is busy experimenting with roles with each passing film, has yet again picked an interesting content-driven story-line for his forthcoming production with Karan Johar.
Sharing his first look he said, “Feeling nothing but immense pride and gratitude while sharing this. Beginning my 2018 with #KESARI, my most ambitious film and a lot of passion. Need your best wishes as always”.
‘Kesari’ is based on the Battle of Saragarhi and tells about the encounter between 21 Sikh soldiers of the British Indian Army and a 10,000-strong troop of Pashtun Orakzai tribesmen in the outpost of the North-West Frontier Province (now known as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan) on 12th September 1897.
Though vastly outnumbered, the regiment is said to have fought to its death in what is hailed as one of history’s greatest last stands. The soldiers belonged to the 36th Sikhs (now the 4th battalion of the Sikh Regiment). The Sikhs were led by Havildar Ishar Singh.The post was recaptured two days later by another British Indian contingent.
Sikh military personnel commemorate the battle every year on 12 September, as Saragarhi Day.
The film is directed by Anurag Singh and Parineeti Chopra plays the lead opposite Akshay.