Applause, Drishyam Films to bring the incredible tale of special forces hero Major Mohit Sharma

New Delhi, January 23: Ahead of the Republic day, Applause Entertainment is joining hands with Drishyam Films for the prestige movie project "Iftikhar" that will tell the valiant story of Ashoka Chakra awardee Major Mohit Sharma.

 

The film is an adaptation of the first chapter of Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh’s book, "India’s Most Fearless 2". The Para Special Forces Officer and special forces hero Major Mohit Sharma fearlessly infiltrated Hizbul Mujahideen under the alias of Iftikhar Bhatt. Major, He was killed in action during a military operation in Kupwara District of North Kashmir on March 21, 2009.

 

 

During a firefight with the terrorists in the Haphruda forest, Major Sharma had killed two terrorists in close combat and had rescued many of his colleagues before being hit on the chest with a bullet and succumbing to his injuries later. His fascinating tale of gallantry during a covert operation in March 2004 still lives on to inspire millions of Indians.

 

 

Talking about the film, Sameer Nair, CEO, Applause Entertainment, said they are looking forward to presenting the tale of courage and strength to the world through "Iftikhar".

 

"We were amazed by the bravado that Major Mohit Sharma displayed in Shopian, and immediately knew that this is a story that needs to be told to, and known by, every Indian. We had acquired the rights to this story last year," Nair said in a statement.

 

Manish Mundra, founder-producer of Drishyam Films, believes as a filmmaker it's his duty to identify such heroes, whose lives will inspire the youth.

 

"When we came across the chapter of Major Mohit Sharma, it intrigued us. We're delighted to team with Applause Entertainment to share stories of these Bravehearts with the whole world. This is a new beginning for us, and we hope it will be a step forward towards showcasing India's glory on the global stage," he said.

 

The production of the film is set to begin in September this year, with the makers eyeing an IndependenceDay 2022 release.

 

Dhrishyam Films has backed critically-acclaimed movies such as "Ankhon Dekhi", "Dhanak" and "Masaan", while Applause Entertainment, known for series like "Scam 1992" and "Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors", is foraying into the film production with the "Iftikhar".

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