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‘You made me cry’: Arun Khetarpal’s brother to Sriram Raghavan after watching Ikkis, says Agastya Nanda will be ‘Arun for life’ | Bollywood News

‘You made me cry’: Arun Khetarpal’s brother to Sriram Raghavan after watching Ikkis, says Agastya Nanda will be ‘Arun for life’ | Bollywood News

Agastya Nanda’s second film, Ikkis, is just hours away from being unveiled to the world. However, before its official release, the makers held a special screening for one very important person—Mukesh Khetarpal, the younger brother of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal—along with several industry personalities. The moment came to light after multiplex chain PVR shared a video from the screening. In the video, a visibly emotional Mukesh Khetarpal is seen speaking to filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, praising him for the film’s impact. Overwhelmed, he said, “My grouse is you made me cry. You made me relive… Certain things were in my mind, and moment by moment, when I saw it on screen, I got so emotional I couldn’t stop crying. Now that I have seen the movie, I mean, the movie is ten times, maybe twenty times or even a hundred times more powerful than what we see in the trailer. Oh, fantastic!” He later met Agastya Nanda and told him, “Whatever else you are, you will be Arun for life. There is no taking that away …

Arun Khetarpal’s brother ‘couldn’t stop crying’ after watching Ikkis, praises Agastya Nanda: ‘You will be Arun for life’

Arun Khetarpal’s brother ‘couldn’t stop crying’ after watching Ikkis, praises Agastya Nanda: ‘You will be Arun for life’

Published on: Dec 31, 2025 09:45 am IST Arun Khetarpal’s brother, Mukesh Khetarpal, got emotional watching Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis revealed reliving several moments.  Actor Agastya Nanda is all set to appear in Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis. In the film, Agastya portrays Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, the youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient in history. Following a special screening for members of the film industry, the movie received positive reviews and widespread praise. Now, an emotional reaction from Arun Khetarpal’s brother, Mukesh Khetarpal, has also come to light. Arun Khetarpal’s brother, Mukesh Khetarpal, reviews Agastya Nanda’s Ikkis. Arun Khetarpal’s brother gets emotional after watching Ikkis In a video shared by PVR Cinemas on Instagram, Mukesh can be seen watching the film in a theatre. After the screening, he spoke with Sriram Raghavan and said, “My grouse is you made me cry. You made me relive… Certain things were in my mind, and moment by moment, when I saw it on screen, I got so emotional I couldn’t stop crying. Now that I have seen the movie, I mean, …

Arun Khetarpal`s brother hugs Agastya Nanda after watching Ikkis

Arun Khetarpal`s brother hugs Agastya Nanda after watching Ikkis

As Ikkis gears up for release, filmmaker Sriram Raghavan hosted a special screening of the upcoming film for Arun Khetarpal’s younger brother Mukesh Khetarpal. The film is based on the bravery of  Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who lost his life during the Indo-Pak war in 1971. Mukesh was left visibly emotional as hewatched his brother`s story and relived the moments. Arun Khetarpal`s brother gets emotional watching Ikkis PVR Cinemas shared a video of the special screening which revealed Mukesh`s candid reactions while watching the film. After watching Ikkis, Arun Khetarpal’s brother Mukesh Khetarpal, spoke to the director and shared, “My grouse is you made me cry. You made me relive certain things that were in my mind, and moment by moment, when I saw it on the screen, I got so emotional, I couldn’t stop crying. Now that I’ve seen the movie, the movie is 10 times or maybe 20 times or 100 times of what we see in the trailer. Oh, fantastic.”           View this post on Instagram       …

Arun Khetarpal`s brother hugs Agastya Nanda after watching Ikkis

Arun Khetarpal`s brother gets hugs Agastya Nanda after watching Ikkis

As Ikkis gears up for release, filmmaker Sriram Raghavan hosted a special screening of the upcoming film for Arun Khetarpal’s younger brother Mukesh Khetarpal. The film is based on the bravery of  Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who lost his life during the Indo-Pak war in 1971. Mukesh was left visibly emotional as hewatched his brother`s story and relived the moments. Arun Khetarpal`s brother gets emotional watching Ikkis PVR Cinemas shared a video of the special screening which revealed Mukesh`s candid reactions while watching the film. After watching Ikkis, Arun Khetarpal’s brother Mukesh Khetarpal, spoke to the director and shared, “My grouse is you made me cry. You made me relive certain things that were in my mind, and moment by moment, when I saw it on the screen, I got so emotional, I couldn’t stop crying. Now that I’ve seen the movie, the movie is 10 times or maybe 20 times or 100 times of what we see in the trailer. Oh, fantastic.”           View this post on Instagram       …

Arun Khetarpal’s brother gives Agastya Nanda a hug after watching Ikkis, reviews the film: ‘I couldn’t stop crying…’

Arun Khetarpal’s brother gives Agastya Nanda a hug after watching Ikkis, reviews the film: ‘I couldn’t stop crying…’

At the age of 21, Indian army officer and tank commander, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal was killed in action in the Battle of Basantar during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. His bravery earned him the Param Vir Chakra posthumously. On January 1, 2026, a film based on Arun’s life, his courage and martyrdom titled Ikkis will release in theatres, starring Agastya Nanda, Simar Bhatia and Dharmendra. Ahead of the same, filmmaker Sriram Raghavan hosted a special screening of Ikkis for Arun’s younger brother Mukesh Khetarpal, who was left emotional as he relived every moment. Agastya Nanda with Arun Khetarpal’s younger brother Mukesh Khetarpal Speaking to filmmaker Sriram Raghavan after watching Ikkis, Arun Khetarpal’s brother Mukesh Khetarpal shared, “My grouse is you made me cry. You made me relive certain things that were in my mind, and moment by moment, when I saw it on the screen, I got so emotional, I couldn’t stop crying. Now that I’ve seen the movie, the movie is 10 times or maybe 20 times or 100 times of what we …