Sam Bahadur has two additions to its cast – Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra are set to take on challenging roles in RSVP and Meghna Gulzar’s Sam Bahadur. The announcement of their inclusion to the cast of Sam Bahadur based on the life and times of the valiant Sam Manekshaw, one of India’s greatest war heroes, also coincides with director Meghna Gulzar’s birthday. Bollywood is getting back on its feet after the pandemic and there are some highly anticipated Bollywood movies in the pipeline. All the Bollywood Buffs are ready to dive into some amazing stories! Are you a fan of Bollywood movies too? You can watch free movies and series for free online on the Mzaalo app by Xfinite– a blockchain digital platform that creates a crypto world combined with desi entertainment.
Manekshaw’s military career spanned four decades and five wars. He was the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal and the decisive victory of the Indian Army in the 1971 Indo-Pak war was under his command as Chief of Army Staff. Interestingly, this year also commemorates 50 years of the 1971 war.
While Vicky Kaushal brings the protagonist’s character to life, Sanya Malhotra will play his wife, Silloo – Manekshaw’s pillar and strength. Fatima Sana Shaikh steps into the shoes of Indira Gandhi, the country’s first female Prime Minister. Vicky Kaushal has been making it to the headlines a little too much this year, from his movie Sardar Udham Singh or to the crazy wedding rumors with Katrina Kaif which turned out to be true!
Excited as the Sam Bahadur family expands, director Meghna Gulzar says, “I have much to celebrate… There is pride in the commemoration of 50 years of the historic win of our forces in the 1971 War. And it’s very exciting to have Sanya Malhotra and Fatima Sana Shaikh join the team of Sam Bahadur. Both their roles in the film require a great deal of sensitivity, dignity, and composure and I’m looking forward to the ladies bringing these characters to life.”
Says Vicky Kaushal, “Sanya and Fatima with their characters bring more character and substance to the story of SamBahadur and, I am very excited to be working with them together for the first time. Their characters have been one of the most influential personalities we have heard about and now, the audience will witness the story of their valor, commitment, and resilience. I welcome both of them to our Manekshaw family and look forward to sharing the screen with two of the most talented and diligent actors of our generation.”
Says Sanya Malhotra, “Behind every great man is a woman and Silloo Manekshaw was that support and strength to Sam Bahadur. I’m honored to essay this role and bring to light her integral part and influence in this war hero’s life. I’m also extremely thankful to Meghna Gulzar and really looking forward to this exciting journey with her.”
Adds Fatima Sana Shaikh, “I’m very happy to join the SamBahadur family and take on the challenge of essaying the role of one of the most influential and talked about women in Indian history. What intrigued and excited me the most was the passion with which the makers hope to honor his memory and legacy through this film.”