Milind Soman to play Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in Kangana Ranaut's directorial 'Emergency'
Talking about Milind Soman, Ranaut says, “Milind Soman’s overpowering screen presence and talent were ideal for the kind of actor we were looking for to play this important role. Sam Manekshaw had clarity of vision, was a strong-headed individual and his relevance is huge in the film."
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Mumbai, August 25: Kangana Ranaut directorial Emergency got a new addition in the cast and it happens to be none other than Milind Soman. He is all set to play the role of war hero Sam Manekshaw who led India to victory in 1971 Indo-Pak war.
"The film showcases how two very strong-headed personalities, Mrs Gandhi and Sam Maneskshaw, worked together to fight the war against Pakistan. This chapter of history intrigues me a lot as it delves into how things worked and panned out for them. We are privileged that Milind Sir will be playing this role. I hope this film does justice to his enormous talent and great screen presence.”
Earlier, several actors were introduced in the roles of prominent personalities that played a crucial part in Indian history during emergency imposed by former PM Indira Gandhi. While Anupam Kher is playing the role of Lok Nayak Jaya Prakash Narayan, Shreyas Talpade will be seen as Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Mahima Chaudhary will be seen as Pupul Jayakar, a close friend of Indira Gandhi.
Emergency will showcase the reasons behind Indira Gandhi's decision of imposing the Emergency in the country between 1975-1977. Kangana is all set to essay iconic politician and India’s first woman Prime Minister Indira in the film. She is not only acting but directing the movie.
Taking to Instagram, Kangana shared the first look poster of Milind saying, “Presenting the dynamic @milindrunning as #SamManekshaw, the man instrumental for saving India’s frontiers during the Indo-Pak war and whose service was as distinguished as his honesty; a charmer, a war hero and a visionary leader in #Emergency”.
Talking about the character and about Soman, Kangana Ranaut says, “Sam Manekshaw was the hero of the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. Milind Soman’s overpowering screen presence and talent were ideal for the kind of actor we were looking for to play this important role. Sam Manekshaw had clarity of vision, was a strong-headed individual and his relevance is huge in the film.
"The film showcases how two very strong-headed personalities, Mrs Gandhi and Sam Maneskshaw, worked together to fight the war against Pakistan. This chapter of history intrigues me a lot as it delves into how things worked and panned out for them. We are privileged that Milind Sir will be playing this role. I hope this film does justice to his enormous talent and great screen presence.”
Milind Soman adds, “I am happy to be working with Kangana. I have loved a lot of her work, especially Queen and Tanu Weds Manu. I am looking forward to working under her direction. Playing Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw is a big honour and the greatest responsibility.”
Emergency will showcase the reasons behind Indira Gandhi's decision of imposing the Emergency in the country between 1975-1977. Kangana is all set to essay iconic politician and India’s first woman Prime Minister Indira in the film. She is not only acting but directing the movie.