Inspired by real-life events, Ae Watan Mere Watan, is directed by Kannan Iyer and is written by Darab Farooqui and Iyer. The film stars Sara Ali Khan, Sachin Khedekar, Abhay Verma, Sparsh Shrivastav, Alexx O’Neil and Anand Tiwari in pivotal roles. There’s a special guest appearance by Emraan Hashmi
On World Radio Day, Sara Ali Khan announced the premiere date of her upcoming movie Ae Watan Mere Watan. The date was revealed with a motion picture. The poster has Sara Ali Khan as Usha, passionately urging the nation to unite against the British Raj through a clandestine radio. The movie is a Dharmatic Entertainment production and is produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra.
Karan Johar speaks about Ae Watan Mere Watan
“At Dharmatic Entertainment, we have always taken pride in bringing forth stories that are told from the heart and Ae Watan Mere Watan exemplifies that,” said Karan Johar, Dharmatic Entertainment. “Kannan and Darab have taken inspiration from a poignant point of India’s history and woven a rich story with a strong emotional core. This is further enriched by Sara’s exceptional portrayal of a young revolutionary. For decades Radio has thrived as a medium to inform, engage and entertain the masses, playing a crucial role in encouraging discourse.“
KJo added, “Ae Watan Mere Watan pays homage to the significant role radio played in uniting the country. And fueling the fire in every Indian’s heart, further emboldening the Quit India Movement. With today being World Radio Day, we couldn’t have found a more auspicious day to reveal that. Ae Watan Mere Watan has been a dream in the making and I am excited to embark on this journey with Prime Video and unveil this powerful and inspiring story to the world.”
About Ae Watan Mere Watan
Ae Watan Mere Watan is a fictional tale that tells a riveting story about an underground radio station. It is led by a courageous young girl, that changed the course of India’s freedom struggle. Drawing inspiration from freedom fighter Usha Mehta’s remarkable journey, the film pays tribute to the unsung heroes. It encapsulates the bravery, patriotism, sacrifice, and persistence exhibited by the youth of India during the freedom movement. This evocative historical thriller-drama is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India on March 21. The movie will be released in Hindi with dubs in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.
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