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Mumbai:

Essaying the function of a freedom fighter within the upcoming movie Ae Watan Mere Watan was a difficult and thrilling expertise, says actor Sara Ali Khan.

The thriller-drama is directed by Kannan Iyer and produced by Karan Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment. Set in opposition to the backdrop of Quit India Movement in 1942, Ae Watan Mere Watan is impressed by true occasions and follows the intrepid journey of a school lady in Bombay who goes on to grow to be a freedom fighter.

According to stories, the movie is predicated on freedom fighter Usha Mehta, who performed a key function in disseminating information throughout the nation by radio in the course of the Quit India Movement.

Sara stated the Amazon Original movie, which she described as a story of bravery, challenged her as an actor. “In our film, there is a part where we call her a gumnaam nayak, an anonymous fighter because we don’t know her. She sacrificed so much and you don’t know who she is, that stands according to me, as a huge tale of sacrifice, strength and bravery.

“All that is prevalent in at the moment’s occasions or any time. So, it was undoubtedly difficult and thrilling too,” the 27-year-old actor, known for films such as Kedarnath and Atrangi Re, told PTI.

Sara, who holds a degree in history and political science from Columbia University, said the film enlightened her about the unsung freedom fighter.”I’m a historical past pupil so I do know an honest quantity about our freedom wrestle however I did not learn about her. And I can think about there are numerous individuals who do not learn about her,” she added. Ae Watan Mere Watan will premiere on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. The makers are yet to announce the release date.

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