‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’: Saba Pataudi defends Sara Ali Khan’s performance; says ‘don’t judge until…’

Sara Ali Khan starrer ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ premiered on Prime Video India on March 21. The Kannan Iyer directorial, which is based on the life of freedom fighter Usha Mehta, has been receiving mixed feedback.

Filmmaker Karan Johar took to Instagram to announce that the film was now available on the OTT platform, writing ‘Immerse yourself in the inspiring tale of an unsung hero of our nation.’

Some movie buffs were skeptical about how the film will fare, with one fan writing, ‘The theme looks interesting but I’m damn sure Sara Ali Khan is going to ruin by her overacting, just wait for it.’

This prompted Sara's aunt Saba Pataudi to defend her against criticism.

Replying to the troll, Saba wrote, ‘DONT judge something until you’ve seen it FIRST. She’s actually brilliant! Mahsha’Allah. (sic)’

In a separate comment, she was all praise for the film and her niece, writing, ‘She’s fabulous. Everyone simply nails their part n superb direction. A MUST watch! A true story too…(sic)’

About Sara’s role in ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’

In ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan,’ Sara portrays Usha Mehta, who initiates an underground radio station during the Quit India movement. The film garnered mixed reviews, with critics and audiences lauding Emraan's performance but criticizing Sara's suitability for the role.

In a statement about her role, Sara said, ‘Portraying such a powerful character in Ae Watan Mere Watan has been an honour beyond words. To embody the spirit of my character and diving into her consciousness and understanding what motivates and inspires her has been humbling and empowering. The film is a reminder of the sacrifices made by countless unsung heroes and a testament to the fortitude of the human spirit.’

Sara’s upcoming project

After ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’, Sara will be seen in ‘Metro... In Dino’, directed by Anurag Basu. The film, which also stars Aditya Roy Kapur, Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkana Sensharma, Ali Fazal and Fatima Sana Shaikh, is slated to release in September.

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