Prime Video announced that Sara Ali Khan’s upcoming period drama film, ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan,’ is scheduled to premiere on March 21. The film, set in the pre-Independence era, will stream on the service. Sara portrays the character of Usha, a freedom fighter inspired by real-life figure Usha Mehta, who urges listeners on clandestine radio to revolt against the British in the teaser.
Directed by Kannan Iyer, the film will be dubbed in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. Produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra’s Dharmatic Entertainment, Sara Ali Khan will also star in the murder mystery film ‘Murder Mubarak,’ set for release on Netflix just a week earlier, on March 15.
Prime Video India Announces World Premiere of ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’
On World Radio Day, Prime Video India announced the world premiere of their original movie, ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan.’ Starring Sara Ali Khan in the lead role and produced by Karan Johar, the film will begin streaming on the OTT platform on March 21. Sara Ali Khan herself shared the announcement on her Instagram account,
In the teaser, Sara’s character, Usha, urges listeners to envision an Independent India soon.
The film, co-written by Kannan and Darab Farooqui, promises to unfold a captivating narrative set against the backdrop of India’s struggle for independence. Sara also shared the teaser on her Instagram, adding, “Desh ki kahaani, Usha ki zubaani World Radio Day par!#AeWatanMereWatanOnPrime, Mar 21 only on @primevideoin”. Be sure not to miss the teaser of ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan as anticipation builds for its release.
‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ Cast
Actor Emraan Hashmi will make a pivotal cameo appearance in ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan.’ Sara’s mother, Amrita Singh, was recently spotted on the film’s sets. The movie also features Sachin Khedekar, Abhay Verma, Sparsh Shrivastav, Alexx O’Nell, and Anand Tiwari in significant roles.
Producers on ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ Production and Premiere
In a statement regarding the production of “Ae Watan Mere Watan,” Karan expressed,
“At Dharmatic Entertainment, we have always taken pride in bringing forth stories told from the heart, and Ae Watan Mere Watan exemplifies that. Kannan and Darab have taken inspiration from a poignant point of India’s history and woven a rich story with a strong emotional core 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.”
Co-producer Apurva Mehta added,
“Ae Watan Mere Watan is a riveting tale of courage, sacrifice, resilience and unwavering devotion to one’s country and one that we’re honoured to bring to audiences worldwide. The film marks an exciting chapter in our partnership with Prime Video and is another step in our goal to back stories that pay tribute to this country’s rich history and cultural tapestry. It has been incredibly exciting to see Sara get into the skin of her character and her performance is a testament to her prowess as an actor and flourish under the skillful guidance of Kannan Iyer. We’re looking forward to finally premiering this movie to our audience and we’re sure it will awe and inspire them.”
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