Sam Bahadur | |
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Directed by | Meghna Gulzar |
Written by | Meghna Gulzar Bhavani Iyer |
Based on | The life of Sam Manekshaw[2] |
Produced by | Ronnie Screwvala |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Jay I. Patel |
Music by | Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Zee Studios (International) Pen Marudhar Entertainment |
Release date | 1 December 2023 [1] |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Sam Bahadur is an upcoming Hindi-language biopic based on the life of India's first field marshal, Sam Manekshaw.[3] It is directed by Meghna Gulzar and produced by Ronnie Screwvala, under RSVP Movies.[4] It stars Vicky Kaushal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Neeraj Kabi, Sanya Malhotra, Edward Sonnenblick, and Zeeshan Ayyub in the primary roles.[5]
Cast
- Vicky Kaushal as Sam Manekshaw
- Sanya Malhotra as Silloo Manekshaw
- Rajiv Kachroo as Hormusji Manekshaw
- Fatima Sana Shaikh as Indira Gandhi
- Edward Sonnenblick as Lord Mountbatten
- Ed Robinson as Lt. D.A.D. Eykyn
- Krishnakant Singh Bundela as Subedar Gurbaksh Singh
- Keita Arai as Army General
- Neeraj Kabi
- Paul O'Neill as Major-general David Cowan
- Sammy Jonas Heaney as Captain McLaren
- Saqib Ayub as Captain Attiqur Rehman
- Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub
Production
In 2021, the film was announced by RSVP Movies on the 107th birth anniversary of late Sam Manekshaw.[6]
Casting
In December 2021, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra joined the cast.[7][8]
Filming
The first teaser was unveiled on 1 December 2022.[9][10] Principal photography of the movie began on 15 January 2023.[11][12] The team wrapped on 14 March 2023.[13][14][15][16]
Release
The movie is scheduled for theatrical release on 1 December 2023.[17][18][19]
Reference
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- ^ "Vicky Kaushal-starrer Sam Manekshaw biopic gets title". The Indian Express. PTI. 3 April 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "Vicky Kaushal welcomes Dangal girls Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra onboard Sam Manekshaw biopic". The Indian Express. 13 December 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ "Dangal girls Sanya, Fatima come together for Vicky Kaushal-starrer Sam Bahadur". Hindustan Times. 13 December 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ Arya, Prachi (December 1, 2022). "Sam Bahadur teaser out. Vicky Kaushal's realistic portrayal of Sam Manekshaw will leave you intrigued". India Today. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ Sharma, Dishya (1 December 2022). "Sam Bahadur First Teaser Out: Vicky Kaushal Reveals Sam Manekshaw Biopic New Release Date". News 18. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ Sanjeeiv, Niharika (January 15, 2023). "On Army Day, Vicky Kaushal Is Shooting For Sam Bahadur With Indian Army. See Post". NDTV. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ Chowdhury, Titas (20 January 2023). "Vicky Kaushal, Meghna Gulzar Shoot for Sam Bahadur in Same Spot as Raazi, Actor Calls it 'Most Magical Journey'". News18. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ "Vicky Kaushal is filled with gratitude after completing Sam Bahadur: 'So much I got to live'". Hindustan Times. 14 March 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ "Vicky Kaushal announces wrap of 'Sam Bahadur' shoot; Meghna Gulzar directorial to be released on December 1". Mid-Day. 14 March 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ "Vicky Kaushal's concludes shooting for 'Sam Bahadur'". ThePrint. PTI. 14 March 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ "Vicky Kaushal's Concludes Shooting For 'Sam Bahadur' - The Hills Times". The Hills Times. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ Chaubey, Pranita (December 1, 2022). "Sam Bahadur: Vicky Kaushal's Film To Release On This Date". NDTV. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
- ^ "Sam Bahadur teaser: Vicky Kaushal's Sam Manekshaw gets a hero's welcome. Watch". Hindustan Times. 1 December 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
- ^ "Sam Bahadur teaser: Vicky Kaushal transforms into Sam Manekshaw, film gets a release date". The Indian Express. 1 December 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2023.