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Emraan Hashmi on his character in Ae Watan Mere Watan: Never before played role of freedom fighter

Upcoming film Ae Watan Mere Watan which is led by Sara Ali Khan is set to release in few days. 

Ahead of it, Emraan Hashmi who will also be seen in the film discussed about his role. 

Speaking about his character he said,  “I have never before played the role of a freedom fighter, and getting the opportunity to step into the shoes of Ram Manohar Lohia was an absolute honour. I worked closely with Kannan and Darab and looking into the extensive research they did, understanding Lohia ji’s history and journey and add my own flair to it. ” He further added, “His immense contributions have shaped a whole lot of India’s history and is truly remarkable. I am looking forward to the audience seeing me in this new avatar. It is a privilege to be a part of a story that not only needs to be told but will also  inspire generations to come.”

The film is a historical drama thriller and pays homage to the unsung heroes from the Indian independence movement. 

Directed by Kannan Iyer, it’s has been written by Darab Farooqui and Kannan. It will stream on Prime Video from March 21.

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