Vikram Batra biopic officially titled ''Shershaah''

Mumbai, May 2 

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A Bollywood biopic on Kargil war hero Vikram Batra has been officially titled ‘Shershaah’, the film's lead actor Sidharth Malhotra has confirmed.

"Excited to play Vikram Batra, a real-life hero on screen! Titled 'Shershaah'! Shooting begins soon," Sidharth tweeted.

Excited to play Vikram Batra, a real-life hero on screen! Titled - ! Shooting begins soon 🎥

— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra)

Actress Kiara Advani, who features in the film too, tweeted: "Super excited and thrilled to be a part of this one! Can't wait for 'Shershaah' shoot to begin soon." 

Super excited & thrilled to be a part of this one! Can't wait for shoot begins soon!

— Kiara Advani (@Advani_Kiara)

The movie, backed by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, will be directed by Vishnu Varadhan from a story written by Sandeep Srivastava.

"Vikram Batra's life story will inspire you and bring a smile on your face. I am really excited to play the character," Sidharth had said earlier.

The Kargil hero was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra—India's highest war-time gallantry award. — IANS