Raashii Khanna drops BTS from 120 Bahadur paying tribute to 'the women who love in silence'
Mumbai, Nov 8
As movie buffs wait for the release of the forthcoming war drama "120 Bahadur", actress Raashii Khanna treated the netizens with a stirring behind-the-scenes glimpse from the movie, capturing the emotional depth of her character, Shugan Shaitan Singh, the wife of Major Shaitan Singh (played by Farhan Akhtar).
Beautifully expressing the plight of the women who live in silence, Raashii wrote on her IG, “She didn’t go to the battlefield, but she lived the war every day. Meet Shugan Shaitan Singh. (Red heart emoji) This one is for the women who love in silence, who hold the home while the nation calls, and who carry pride and pain in the same breath (sic).â€
However, this is not the first time she has spoken about her character. During the music launch of the film as well, Raashii shed light on the demands of her role in "120 Bahadur".
Speaking about the unspoken strength of an army wife, she shared, "I think I am very fortunate that I got to be a part of 120 Bahadur. To be in the role of an army wife in itself is a challenge. And it wasn't easy for me because of the way the scenes were written, the depth with which they were written, and every time I was in a scene, I got very emotional."
"The film tested me as an actor, and I think I love being part of films that do that. Coming back to playing an army wife, I won't be able to put it into words. I think you will have to watch the film. You will understand what her feelings are mostly through her eyes. There's an undercurrent of loss throughout, and that is because, like every army wife, she too makes a compromise with the truth that her loved one might not come back. And that's a very heavy feeling to live with. So I have tried to do my best with it. And I hope you all like it," Raashii added.
Backed by Excel Entertainment, "120 Bahadur" narrates the heroic tale of the 120 soldiers who fought valiantly at the Rezang La frontier, a battle that became a timeless symbol of courage and sacrifice.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As someone from an army background, I appreciate films that show the real struggles of military families. The uncertainty, the pride, the silent sacrifices - it's about time these stories get the recognition they deserve. Jai Hind!
While I appreciate the sentiment, I hope the film does justice to the actual historical events and doesn't overdramatize for cinematic effect. The Rezang La battle deserves accurate representation.
"Women who love in silence" - what a beautiful way to put it! 💕 My cousin is an army wife and I've seen her strength firsthand. This film looks like it will honor their silent battles perfectly.
Raashii's dedication to understanding the emotional weight of an army wife's life is commendable. It's refreshing to see actors taking their roles this seriously. Looking forward to her performance!
Rezang La is one of the most inspiring chapters of Indian military history. Glad to see films being made about our real heroes instead of just commercial masala movies. Salute to the 120 bravehearts! 🎖ï¸
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