Ikkis” team esteems Param Vir Chakra awardee Arun Khetarpal
Notably the lead cast and the director of Ikkis honoured Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra.at an event in Mumbai on Thursday.
The film Ikkis projects true hidden narrative of India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee – Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who was just 21 at the time of the 1971 Indo-Pakistani war.
The event saw the attendance by Event Ikkis cast and Indian Army officials
Agastya Nanda plays the role of Lt Arun Khetarpal in the film. Jaideep Ahlawat and Simar Bhatia are other actors in prominent roles in the film which is a Sriram Raghavan’s directorial.
To celebrate the bravery of Lt. Arun Khetarpal, the makers organised a tribute event for the courageous hero which also saw the attendance by Lt. Gen. D.S. Kushwah and other Indian Army officers, Later, the makers of Ikkis posed for a photo alongside Arun Khetarpal photo.
Agastya Nanda also got emotional as he recalled his journey in the movie, where he portrayed the role of Arun Khetarpal. While addressing the attendees, Nanda called Arun Khetarpal a “brave and passionate” soldier of India.
“The main thing that stood out for him about this story is how young Arun Khetarpal is. He would like to address the young kids sitting over there who’ve come from school and hope that when they watch this film, will be able to learn something from Arun Khetarpal. He was a very brave, passionate soldier,” said Agastya Nanda.
Adding that he thinks that if they take anything away from this film, it’s that you’re never too young to transform the world. So, this is mainly for the younger people out here and his mmense pride and gratitude to every soldier, every person a part of the Indian Army.”
The event concluded with the unveiling of a huge army tank, in remembrance of Arun Khetarpal’s contribution in the 1971 war.
About Ikkis
Ikkis, hits the theatres elease on December 25. The movie will also mark the late, legendary actor Dharmendra’s final appearance on the big screen. The actor passed away on November 24 at his residence in Mumbai.
News Edit KV Raman
