After AtrangiRe and Raksha Bandhan, Akshay Kumar Aanand L
Rai’s Colour Yellow Productions and Cape of Good Films join hands once
again. They collaborate for a biopic - Gorkha, based on the life of
Major General Ian Cardozo, a legendary officer of the Gorkha regiment of
the Indian Army (5th Gorkha Rifles). The film will be helmed by
national award winner Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan.
As
we enter the 75th year of Independence, the makers are proud to bring
this story of sacrifice and valour on screen. Akshay will be essaying
the role of the legendary war hero who fought in the wars of 1962, 1965,
and most notably in the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. Being a special film
about a war icon, the actor decided to present it himself.
Producer
Aanand L Rai adds, “We are honored to bring the story of a legendary
war hero, Major General Ian Cardozo whose name goes down in history for
his immense courage in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war. I am also excited to
work with Akshay sir again for the third time.
Producer
Himanshu Sharma adds, "We hope to honor Major General Ian Cardozo in
this film which will inspire many. Looking forward to this really
special journey.”
Major
General Ian Cardozo AVSM SM shares, “I feel honored for this story to be
told on the 50th anniversary of the 1971 war. It commemorates the
courage and sacrifice of the armed forces of India. I look forward to
working with Anand & Akshay as they bring this to life. This story
reflects the values and spirit of every officer of the Indian Army.”
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