Siddharth Anand ropes in real life IAF officers to be part of Hrithik Roshan’s Fighter
Siddharth Anand ropes in real life IAF officers to be part of Hrithik Roshan’s Fighter
In a bid to maintain authenticity to the story in ‘Fighter’, director Siddharth Anand is roping in
real-life personnel from the Indian Air Force to be part of the film.
Cadets have been flown in from the IAF headquarters in Delhi and the Dundigal Air Force Academy near Hyderabad.
As per reports, over the past few days, the team has been capturing scenes against the backdrop of the War Memorial and the IAF Base at Chandivali Studios Compound in Mumbai.
To further maintain the authenticity, the production has even enlisted the expertise of armed forces veterans. Ramon Chibb, the film’s executive producer and co-writer, along with IAF consultant and former army officer Varlin Panwar, are on board to ensure the film reflects reality as closely as possible.
Hrithik Roshan himself has put in considerable time in training for his role as a fighter jet pilot. Prior to the Assam schedule in November, he began his training at Tezpur Air Base, familiarizing himself with the simulator, learning the intricacies of the cockpit buttons, and understanding the automated processes.
Amid his visit to the airbase, Siddharth has spent valuable time with pilots and cadets, observing their demeanor and gaining insights into their functioning.
The film centres around the journey of Hrithik’s character, Shamsher Pathania, as he strives to emerge as the country’s finest fighter jet pilot.
‘Fighter’ is scheduled for theatrical release on January 25, 2024. It ensures an immersive and authentic aerial action experience.
News input KV Rama
