Janhvi gets wings now - Gunjan Saxena Biopic

Actress to start prep for Gunjan Saxena fi lm with fl ying lessons

Mirror had recently reported (September 13) that Janhvi Kapoor who made her debut with Shashank Khaitan's Dhadak in July, will be seen in another Karan Johar production. In this fi lm she will be seen as Gunjan Saxena, one of India's fi rst female combat aviators to be posted in Kargil during the 1999 war. A source close to the actress says, "Janhvi will start prep in the next few days with basic fl ying lessons and sessions on how the Indian Air Force works and lives. She spent time with Gunjan a few months ago and will be meeting her again to understand her story better.

Gunjan had evacuated injured soldiers from Kargil, flying through Kashmir and facing neardeath experiences. She, with fellow lieutenant Srividya Rajan, faced the enemy fire and brought soldiers home safe. She was awarded the Shaurya Vir. She is the first woman to receive such an honour from the army.

The film goes on the floors early next year. The actress has also signed Takht, also featuring Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar and Vicky Kaushal. The period drama will be directed by KJo himself.