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‘We were quite baffled’: Sriram Raghavan on response to Ikkis, says many who objected haven’t seen the film | Bollywood News

‘We were quite baffled’: Sriram Raghavan on response to Ikkis, says many who objected haven’t seen the film | Bollywood News

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Inspired by the life of Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, Ikkis revisits the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 India–Pakistan War. The film, starring Agastya Nanda, Jaideep Ahlawat and Dharmendra, has been widely appreciated for its deeply humane gaze rather than overt displays of chest-thumping nationalism which has become a part of films nowadays. At a recent Vartalaap session hosted by the Screenwriters Association (SWA), director Sriram Raghavan spoke with filmmaker Satyanshu Singh about Ikkis’ journey. The conversation, attended by Charudutt Acharya, Hitesh Kewalya, Anu Singh, and lyricist Raj Shekhar, turned to whether Ikkis had encountered any pushback. Sriram Raghavan on the response to Ikkis Raghavan admitted that the response following the film’s release caught the team off guard. “We were quite baffled, actually, by the response after the film came out,” he said. The filmmaker explained that the script underwent the standard vetting process with the army several years ago, and members of the armed forces were also present during the shoot. When the film was finally shown to …

Sriram Raghavan was not happy about Pakistan ‘not trustworthy’ disclaimer in Ikkis: ‘I don’t know…’

Sriram Raghavan was not happy about Pakistan ‘not trustworthy’ disclaimer in Ikkis: ‘I don’t know…’

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Director Sriram Raghavan’s latest release Ikkis made headlines for more than just its storytelling. The film stirred debate over a disclaimer that labelled Pakistan as untrustworthy, drawing widespread attention online. Now, the filmmaker has revealed that he wasn’t particularly happy about the addition of the disclaimer. Ikkis features Agastya Nanda and Vivaan Shah. Sriram on Ikkis disclaimer During an interview with The Wire, Sriram Raghavan spoke about the disclaimer at the end of Ikkis. The disclaimer is about the cruelty shown by Pakistan towards Indian soldiers in war, adding that Pakistan is not “trustworthy”. When asked about the disclaimer, which caught a lot of attention on social media at the time of the film’s release, Sriram said, “A lot of people have asked me about the disclaimer. So, I have decided not to talk about it. There were some givens for me from A, B, C.” The director mentioned that the decision to add the disclaimer or not was not in his control. Picking Badlapur as an example, Sriram explained, “I don’t know whether people …

Border 2: Sunny Deol meets Param Vir Chakra hero Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon’s family, shares heartfelt note

Border 2: Sunny Deol meets Param Vir Chakra hero Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon’s family, shares heartfelt note

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Sunny Deol recently met the family of Param Vir Chakra awardee Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, whose bravery is portrayed in the film Border 2 by Diljit Dosanjh. Sharing a photo on Instagram, the actor wrote a heartfelt note, describing the meeting as “warm and memorable” and praising the courage and legacy of Sekhon and his family. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Sunny Deol met the family of Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, celebrated in Border 2. Sunny Deol meets family of Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon Taking to his Instagram handle, Sunny Deol posted a photo with Sekhon’s family and wrote, “It was a privilege to meet the family of our hero Param Vir Chakra Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, being portrayed by @diljitdosanjh, whose true story of unmatched bravery you will see in the film. Meeting his family was so warm and memorable. #Border2 is a salute to all soldiers and their families who carry their legacy with quiet courage.” More about Border 2 Directed and co‑written by Anurag Singh, Border …

Diljit Dosanjh shares emotional note and behind-the-scenes pictures as Border 2 releases today. See pics

Diljit Dosanjh shares emotional note and behind-the-scenes pictures as Border 2 releases today. See pics

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Border 2 hit theatres today, marking the return of one of Hindi cinema’s most iconic war movies. Adding to the buzz around the release is Diljit Dosanjh, who plays Param Vir Chakra awardee Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, and has shared an emotional note reflecting on his journey with the film. Diljit Dosanjh shared heartfelt behind-the-scenes moments, emphasising the dedication of the team and the pride he feels in representing a heroic figure, Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon of the Indian Air Force. Diljit shares rare, unseen pictures from the sets of Border 2 As the film hit the big screen, Diljit marked the occasion by sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses. The first image shows Diljit in his film look, calm and composed, with determination in his eyes. Another frame captures a softer moment, showing Diljit smiling alongside children on set. More behind-the-scenes glimpses follow, each offering a peek into the days spent bringing this story to life. In one photograph, Diljit is seen standing beside the statue of Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, the very hero he portrays. The …

Hema Malini is not ready to watch Dharmendra’s final film Ikkis yet: ‘Will watch when wounds start healing’

Hema Malini is not ready to watch Dharmendra’s final film Ikkis yet: ‘Will watch when wounds start healing’

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Actor Hema Malini has revealed that she hasn’t yet found the courage to watch the final film of her late husband and actor Dharmendra. She shared that she will watch Ikkis once the wounds begin to heal. Dharmendra passed away on November 24 last year at his residence in Mumbai. Hema Malini on whether she has watched Ikkis or not Hema spoke about her late husband and cinema icon Dharmendra in an interview with Screen. She revealed that she still hasn’t found the courage to watch his final film. When asked whether she has watched Dharmendra’s final film Ikkis, Hema shared, “I came to Mathura when it was released. I have to do my work here. Also, I can’t see it now, it will be too overwhelming. That’s what my daughters are also saying. Maybe I will watch it later when the wounds start healing.” Directed by Sriram Raghavan and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, Ikkis is a tribute to the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetpal, the youngest recipient of the Param …

Border 2: Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya’s wife blesses Varun Dhawan, showers praise for his performance. Watch

Border 2: Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya’s wife blesses Varun Dhawan, showers praise for his performance. Watch

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Varun Dhawan is busy promoting his upcoming film Border 2. In the film, In the actor plays Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, a courageous Indian Army officer and Param Vir Chakra (PVC) awardee who fought in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War. Ahead of the film’s release, a video has now surfaced on social media where Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya’s wife was seen blessing Varun at a pre-release event for the film and praising him with a smile on her face. Varun Dhawan hosted the wife of Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya at the film’s screening. Varun earns praise In a video that was posted on a paparazzi account on Instagram, Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya’s wife was seen smiling and blessing Varun by touching his head. She said, “Tumne bahot badhiya kiya hai. Bahot badhiya, shabbash! Film bahot achi chalegi (You have done a great job, Very good, bravo! Film is going to do really well).” Varun bent down and thanked her for the warm gesture. A few days ago, a Reddit user shared a screenshot of a chat …

‘Because of my appearance, I don’t often get certain roles’: Vivaan Shah talks about not fitting an image for screen

‘Because of my appearance, I don’t often get certain roles’: Vivaan Shah talks about not fitting an image for screen

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Actor Vivaan Shah has been performing in films for over a decade. Having worked in blockbusters like Happy New Year as well as several independent films, the actor has made a name playing rooted, relatable characters. In his recent film, Ikkis, he was cast against type, playing an army officer. In an interview, Vivaan called the casting a good break as it allowed him to explore a type of character he is seldom offered. Vivaan Shah plays an Army officer in Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis. Vivaan Shah on Ikkis In conversation with ANI, Vivaan talked about Ikkis. “Ikkis is a very important film of my life… It was challenging, too, because I had never played such a role before. Because of my appearance, I don’t often get roles like an army officer or a police inspector. I look quite young and don’t naturally fit the image of a tough guy. So for this film, I had to undergo a transformation, and through that process, I learned a lot,” he said. Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan, is …

Sriram Raghavan says he would never make a film like Dhurandhar despite its success: ‘This is not the only format’

Sriram Raghavan says he would never make a film like Dhurandhar despite its success: ‘This is not the only format’

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Updated on: Dec 31, 2025 07:26 am IST Sriram Raghavan, who has made a spy thriller in Agent Vinod, commented on how different Dhurandhar was from his style of storytelling. Director Sriram Raghavan is taking on the war epic genre for the first time with his upcoming film, Ikkis. Over the years, the filmmaker has established a reputation for telling stories in thrillers and dark spy films. In a day and age when that has become the norm with films like Dhurandhar, Sriram feels he cannot make something like the Aditya Dhar film. Sriram Raghavan talked about Dhurandhar in a new interview. Sriram Raghavan on Dhurandhar In a recent interview with The Hindu, Sriram was asked to compare Dhurandhar with his spy thriller, Agent Vinod. While praising the former, the director said, “It is a well-made film with terrific performances, but it is not our kind of film. We must understand that we are living in different times. Dhurandhar is one movie. It is doing spectacularly well, and it should. But this is not the …

Rekha showers love upon Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda at Ikkis premiere, gives a flying kiss. Watch

Rekha showers love upon Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda at Ikkis premiere, gives a flying kiss. Watch

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Published on: Dec 30, 2025 07:17 am IST Rekha attended the premiere of Ikkis in Mumbai on Monday, pausing at the posters of Dharmendra and Agastya Nanda. The premiere of Sriram Raghavan’s war drama, Ikkis, was held in Mumbai on Monday evening, with many celebrities from Bollywood in attendance. Among them was veteran actor Rekha, who arrived on the red carpet elegantly decked up in a golden saree. But more than her appearance, what caught the eye of onlookers was how affectionate she was towards the film’s lead, Agastya Nanda. The 25-year-old is the grandson of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. Rekha at the premiere of Agastya Nanda’s new film Ikkis. Rekha at Ikkis premiere Videos shot by paparazzi on the red carpet show Rekha first pausing to gaze at a poster of the late actor Dharmendra, standing in quiet reverence for a few moments with folded hands and a bowed head. After this, she moved on to Agastya’s photo on the poster, first placing her gently on his face, and then blowing a flying …

Emotional Amitabh Bachchan recalls holding grandson Agastya Nanda in his arms, praises his ‘mature’ performance in Ikkis

Emotional Amitabh Bachchan recalls holding grandson Agastya Nanda in his arms, praises his ‘mature’ performance in Ikkis

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Updated on: Dec 23, 2025 03:43 pm IST Agastya Nanda plays India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, in the film Ikkis. Amitabh Bachchan has already seen Sriram Raghavan’s war drama starring his grandson Agastya Nanda. The actor took to his blog to share a heartfelt note about Agastya’s performance, recalling the time he held him in his arms as a newborn baby. In Ikkis, Agastya plays India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who fought and died at just 21 during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. Amitabh Bachchan with grandson Agastya Nanda at his residence in Mumbai. Amitabh’s emotional note for Agastya Taking to his blog, Amitabh wrote, “As do they tonight when you witness the grandson excel in IKKIS .. the time when his Mother , Shweta is being rushed to Breach Candy Hospital as she encounters final labour pains .. his birth .. holding him barely a few hours later, and discussing whether his eyes were blue .. to the time when he grew a bit and …