"It is a massive responsibility" - Vicky Kaushal on playing Sam Manekshaw

Sam Bahadur, starring Vicky Kaushal in the titular role, is one of the most-awaited films like many others, even more so because it is a biopic. A couple of days ago, Kaushal shared some anecdotes of his character as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, revealing further that the teaser will be revealed the day after.

At the teaser launch event, Vicky Kaushal said it was a "massive" responsibility to portray the character of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in Meghna Gulzar's "Sam Bahadur".

The biographical drama chronicles the life and times of Manekshaw, one of India’s greatest war heroes.

"It is a massive responsibility firstly to wear an Indian Army uniform and to have a nameplate like Sam Manekshaw. I would like to take the opportunity to thank the ADGPI (Additional Directorate General of Public Information) and the Indian Army for their support.

He further added that he hopes he does justice to the role. “When you get directors like Meghna, she doesn’t just let you stop at getting into the skin of the character but makes you meet the soul of the character. I have heard so many stories of Field Marshal Manekshaw from my mom and dad, so its grateful and fortunate to have gotten the chance to see the story through his eyes in the film. Really looking forward to the film. I hope I have justified the legend,” he added.

As known, the film also stars Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra and Neeraj Kabi, among others.

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