New Delhi, October 14: The teaser of the much-awaited biopic ‘Sam Bahadur’, starring Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal in the iconic role of India’s famous Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, was unveiled on Friday. The teaser has certainly lived up to the immense anticipation, with Vicky Kaushal perfectly portraying the look and demeanor of India’s war hero.
The teaser provides a glimpse of the exceptional production quality, primarily focusing on Sam Manekshaw’s early days as a general in the Indian Army before his promotion to the prestigious post of Field Marshal.
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The teaser includes several striking scenes depicting the Indian Army’s engagements with the Pakistani Army during various conflicts from 1947 to 1971. Additionally, it highlights Sam Manekshaw’s experiences as a soldier during World War II, when he served in the British Indian Army.
One of the powerful dialogues shown in the teaser is this: “For a soldier, his loyalty to the nation and the uniform takes priority. The honor of this uniform is more important than life, and when the time comes, we Must be prepared.” You will have to sacrifice your life to protect it.”
Another notable line echoes the real-life conversation when, a year before the India-Pakistan War of 1971 (known as the Bangladesh Liberation War), Prime Minister Indira Gandhi approached Sam Manekshaw at a time of turmoil. did. At the time, Bangladesh was called East Pakistan, and West Bengal saw a massive influx of refugees due to the Pakistani Army’s brutal Operation Searchlight under the leadership of the notorious General Tikka Khan, which resulted in the genocide of Bengalis. Indira Gandhi requested Sam Manekshaw to lead the Indian Army and establish military rule.
However, Sam Manekshaw refused and responded in the manner depicted in the teaser: “My soldiers are trained and adapted to fight on the battlefield, and that’s what we will do. You are trained and adapted for politics; You handle it.”
However, the most striking line of the teaser challenges the former Prime Minister’s claim that a soldier’s duty is to give his life for the country. The Field Marshal countered this notion by saying, “With all due respect, madam, a soldier’s duty is to eliminate the enemy and achieve victory.”
The teaser of ‘Sam Bahadur’ meets and exceeds expectations with its exceptional production values, commendable set design, impressive VFX, stellar performances and an overall aesthetic that lives up to the historical accuracy. The film, starring Vicky Kaushal, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra in lead roles, is directed by Meghna Gulzar and will release in theaters on December 1, 2023.
