Ae Watan Mere Watan trailer: Sara Ali Khan turns into a fierce revolutionary; forms an underground radio station that fires the Quit India Movement

Actor Sara Ali Khan released an intriguing trailer of her upcoming movie Ae Watan Mere Watan. Set against the backdrop of 1942’s Quit India Movement, the movie is inspired by real events. It chronicles a pivotal chapter from India’s quest for Independence. The patriotic thriller-drama is a Dharmatic Entertainment production, the movie is produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra. The trailer transports the audience to the pre-independence era, introducing us to 22-year-old Usha (played by Sara Ali Khan).

She essays the role of a college girl in Bombay who in her pursuit of helping India achieve its freedom. Usha forms an underground radio station that becomes the fuel that fires the Quit India Movement. Through her character’s journey, the trailer highlights the courage, sacrifices, and resourcefulness of the youth of the nation during India’s fight for freedom.

Watch Sara Ali Khan in Ae Watan Mere Watan trailer

Sara Ali Khan talks about her character

“Portraying such a powerful character in Ae Watan Mere Watan has been an honour beyond words. To embody the spirit of my character, diving into her consciousness and understanding what motivates and inspires her has been humbling and empowering. The film is a reminder of the sacrifices made by countless unsung heroes and a testament to the fortitude of the human spirit. I am immensely grateful to director Kannan Iyer, the team at Dharmatic Entertainment and Prime Video for the chance to be a part of this cinematic journey. Ae Watan Mere Watan celebrates the indomitable spirit of our nation, especially the youth. I am looking forward to March 21 and to bringing this story to viewers around the world,” said Sara.

Emraan Hashmi opens up about the movie

“Ae Watan Mere Watan is a heartfelt story about a lesser-known chapter from India’s freedom struggle. The movie is different from anything I have done thus far,” said actor Emraan Hashmi. “To essay the role of a political leader amid India’s freedom struggle has been an honour. This is my second film with Kannan, who brings a unique sense of purpose out of passion to this story. It is also my first film with Sara, whose performance will undoubtedly leave the viewers in awe. I am excited that with Prime Video, a story as poignant as this will reach a global audience.”

Directed by Kannan Iyer, the film has been written by Iyer and Darab Farooqui. The movie features actor Sara Ali Khan in the lead alongside Sachin Khedekar, Abhay Verma, Sparsh Shrivastav, Alexx O’ Nell and Anand Tiwari in pivotal roles. A special guest appearance by Emraan Hashmi. Ae Watan Mere Watan is set to premiere on Prime Video on March 21 in Hindi with dubs in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.

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