A story of courage

Filmmakers Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Bhushan Kumar will collaborate on a film on the Balakot air strike conducted by the Indian Air Force in February this year, the makers announced on Friday.

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Billed as a “story that celebrates the accomplishments” of the Indian Air Force, the movie will be helmed by Rock On! director Abhishek Kapoor. He will be writing the script as well. The project will also be backed by Mahaveer Jain and Pragya Kapoor.

It will be the second film on the February 26 air strike against terror outfits in Balakot in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after the Vivek Oberoi-starrer Balakot — The True Story.

Bhansali said the film is his tribute to the heroes “who have made India their priority”. “It is a story of bravery, patriotism and love for the country… we endeavour that their story and bravery reaches everyone in the right way,” the Padmaavat director said.

“Wing Commander Abhinandan is a national hero and the Balakot Airstrike 2019 happens to be an event of immense pride for the entire nation,” Bhushan Kumar added.

Abhishek Kapoor, whose last release was Kedarnath, said he is honoured to be entrusted with one of India’s bravest stories. “I remember the emotions that ran through the entire country when the strike was carried out. I am determined to do justice to this story in my endeavour to bring it to the silver screen,” the director said. — PTI