Field Marshall Sam Manekshaw's Biopic Starring Vicky Kaushal To Go On Floors In 2021
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By Lubhna Seal - July 29, 2019 Vicky Kaushal who was last seen in URI: The Surgical Strike and is going to be seen in Sardar Udham Singh in 2020. The actor is going to be doing another patriotic film. He would be starring in Sam i.e. a biopic on Field Marshall Sam Manekshaw. He would be reuniting with Raazi director Meghna Gulzar for the film. Sam Manekshaw was the chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army during the Indo-Pak war of 1971. The Marshall's career spanned for four decades and five wars. Vicky mentioned that he is not only excited but also honored to be playing such a role. He feels its a big responsibility to play such a character. He believes Field Marshall Sam Manekshaw is a great legend that the country has produced. The actor is trying to mimic the look of the Marshall as closely as possible. The film would go on floors in 2021. The actor also mentions that although he didn't get the opportunity to witness the greatness and achievements of the Marshall but his parents would tell him all about how he was a fearless, bold and competent leader. Sam will be produced by Ronnie Screwvala, written by Bhavani Iyer of Raazi and Shantanu Srivastava of Badhaai Ho. |