Ahead of India’s 74th Republic Day celebrations, Prime Video has unveiled the first look of the upcoming Amazon Original film, Ae Watan Mere Watan, an inspiring tribute to the fearless heroes of India’s freedom struggle. A Dharmatic Entertainment Production, the film is produced by Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta, with Somen Mishra as co-producer. Directed by Kannan Iyer and jointly written by Darab Farooqui and Kannan Iyer, the film is a drama-thriller inspired by true events and will see Sara Ali Khan playing the character of a brave freedom fighter.
The newly released video, at first glance, transports us to a bygone era where we see a tense, yet extremely focused, young girl deftly assembling a radio-like device in a dimly lit room. The camera gradually reveals the young lady to be none other than Sara Ali Khan in a never-before-seen, non-glamorous avatar. As she begins to speak on the radio, her voice is imbued with courage and determination. she shares the message of independence with the entire nation through her underground radio station, until she is interrupted by the incessant knocking on the door.
A thriller-drama inspired by true events, Ae Watan Mere Watan starring Atrangi Re Fame follows the fearless journey of a college girl in Mumbai who goes on to become a freedom fighter. This fictional story is set against the backdrop of the Quit India Movement in 1942. It is a story of courage, patriotism, sacrifice and ingenuity of the nation’s youth.
an ode to the unsung heroes
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“Dharmatic Entertainment is delighted to partner with Prime Video once again to create a masterpiece – Ae Watan Mere Watan,” said Karan Johar, Dharmatic Entertainment. “The film is an attempt to bring to the public a lesser-known chapter of the Indian history of the struggle for independence. With the incredibly talented Sara Ali Khan taking on a never-before-seen character and Kannan Iyer’s vision, this film promises to be a truly inspiring and entertaining experience.”
“Directing this story inspired by true events from the very precarious times of India’s freedom struggle is a feeling of immense pride for me and I am grateful to Prime Video and Dharmatic Entertainment for this opportunity,” added director Kannan Iyer . “Ae Watan Mere Watan will be a tribute to the invaluable contribution of fearless heroes in India’s struggle for independence. It’s my first time working with Sara Ali Khan and I’m excited to see how she shapes into this character.”
Sara Ali Khan shared her excitement about playing this role in Ae Watan Mere Watan: “I am so excited and honored that Prime Video and Dharmatic Entertainment have given me the opportunity to be a part of a film that I truly believe deserves to be told . As an actor, and more importantly as an Indian, I am proud to portray a character that resonates with bravery, strength and courage. Working with Kannan Iyer sir is an absolute privilege as he is so passionate and emotionally invested in this story. And while of course it’s very difficult to write a character that’s very different from anything I’ve done before, it’s a project I’m going to work very hard on. And most importantly, I will love every day that I get to play an enigmatic freedom fighter.”
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