Meghna Gulzar’s ‘Sam Bahadur’ is one of the highly anticipated films of 2023. Ahead of the teaser launch, Vicky Kaushal, who plays the titular role in the film, took to his Instagram handle to share an intriguing poster.
The photo was accompanied by a little note that read, ‘To a life well lived! #Samबहादुर.’
The teaser of ‘Sam Bahadur’ will reportedly also be screened during the India vs Pakistan World Cup match on October 14.
A Pinkvilla report stated that the film’s producer Ronnie Screwvala (RSVP) has inked a special deal with Star Network to share the teaser of this biopic during the India vs Pakistan game.
A source close to the news portal revealed, ‘India vs Pakistan World Cup match is the biggest event of the year, which would be watched by over 5 crore Indians. The producers have gone ahead with an impactful marketing campaign as the teaser of Sam Bahadur will air all throughout India vs Pakistan game across the Star Network Platforms. The idea is to reach out to as many people as possible and invite them to experience this heroic tale of Field Marshal, Sam Manekshaw.’
‘Sam Bahadur’ is based on the life of India’s first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. His career in the army spanned over four decades and five wars. He was the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal and his military victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak war led to the creation of Bangladesh.
Apart from Vicky Kaushal, the film also stars Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh (as Indra Gandhi), Neeraj Kabi, Edward Sonnenblick (as Lord Mountbatten), Richard Bhakti Klein (as Ambassador Keating), Saqib Ayub (Captain Attiqur Rahman) and Krishna Kant Singh Bundela (as Subedar Gurbaksh Singh).
‘Sam Bahadur’ will be released in cinemas on December 1, 2023.
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