Actor Sara Ali Khan's next film “Ae Watan Mere Watan” is set against the backdrop of Quit India Movement in 1942 and follows the intrepid journey of a college woman in Bombay who goes on to become a freedom fighter. For Sara, the film challenged her as an actor.
“In our film, there is a part where we call her a ‘gumnaam nayak’, an anonymous fighter because we don’t know her. She sacrificed so much and you don’t know who she is, that stands according to me, as a huge tale of sacrifice, strength and bravery.
''All this is prevalent in today’s times or any time. So, it was definitely challenging and exciting too,” the 27-year-old actor, known for films such as “Kedarnath” and “Atrangi Re”, told PTI. Sara, who holds a degree in history and political science from Columbia University, said the film enlightened her about the unsung freedom fighter.
“I am a history student so I know a decent amount about our freedom struggle but I didn’t know about her. And I can imagine there are many people who don’t know about her,” she added.
“Ae Watan Mere Watan” will premiere on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. The makers are yet to announce the release date.
Sara is currently seen in Gaslight, a mystery-thriller film directed by Pavan Kirpalani and produced by Ramesh Taurani and Akshai Puri. The film also stars Vikrant Massey and Chitrangada Singh and was released on 31 March on Disney+ Hotstar.
