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    Sidharth Malhotra Starrer Vikram Batra Biopic Officially Titled 'Shershaah'

    Darpan News Desk IANS, 02 May, 2019 09:05 PM

      A Bollywood biopic on Kargil war hero Vikram Batra has been officially titled "Shershaah", the film's lead actor Sidharth Malhotra has confirmed.


      "Excited to play Vikram Batra, a real-life hero on screen! Titled 'Shershaah'! Shooting begins soon," Sidharth tweeted.


      Actress Kiara Advani, who features in the film too, tweeted: "Super excited and thrilled to be a part of this one! Can't wait for 'Shershaah' shoot to begin soon."


      The movie, backed by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, will be directed by Vishnu Varadhan from a story written by Sandeep Srivastava.


      "Vikram Batra's life story will inspire you and bring a smile on your face. I am really excited to play the character," Sidharth had said earlier.


      The Kargil hero was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra - India's highest war-time gallantry award.

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