Mohnish Bahl returns to fight

Mohnish Bahl, who was last seen in Sohail Khan’s 2014 action drama Jai Ho, is now prepping up for Ashutosh Gowariker’s upcoming historical-drama Panipat. He plays Nana Saheb aka Balaji Baji Rao, a Maratha Peshwa in the film that revolves around the third battle of Panipat. It was fought in 1761 between the Marathas and the invading forces of the King of Afghanistan, Ahmad Shah Abdali, supported by two Indian allies —the Rohilla Afghans of the Doab and Shuja-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Awadh. The film features Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Sajay Dutt in the lead.

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Mohnish’s character is the cousin of Arjun’s Sadashiv Rao Bhau and husband to Padmini Kolhapure’s Gopikabai. Shares producer Sunita Gowariker, “Nana Saheb is a multilayered character and Mohnish, an immensely talented and versatile actor, comes with years of experience. He has never failed to impress with his performance.”

This is the first time that Mohnish will be seen in a period drama. All the actors, including Arjun and Kriti, have been prepping for the battle royale with the leading pair, even taking horse-riding lessons.