Arjun Kapoor To Sam Bahadur Actor Vicky Kaushal: "It Takes Guts To Take On A Character Like This"

Vicky Kaushal plays the titular character of Sam Manekshaw

Vicky Kaushal is over the moon as he has been receiving compliments for his performance in Sam Bahadur, based on the life of India's first  field marshal, Sam Manekshaw. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film released in theatres today. Abhishek Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Karan Johar, Sara Ali Khan already heaped praise on Vicky for his excellent performance. Arjun Kapoor shared a detailed note on his Instagram story and applauded Vicky for his performance. Arjun Kapoor wrote about the film, "What a brave brave film! Bringing the story of India's greatest soldier to life." Praising the director, Arjun Kapoor wrote, "You have directed with such care, nuance and detail." Saw #SamBahadur last night. The enormity of all that #FieldMarshalSamManekshaw did and achieved is overwhelming! And so beautifully told on celluloid by my favourite @meghnagulzar. It's a huge responsibility to portray one of India's greatest sons and she does it wonderfully. To…

Arjun Kapoor praised Vicky Kaushal's courage to take up such a challenging character. He wrote, "It takes guts to take on a character like this... and then, to completely immerse oneself into it. You have  nailed Sam Manekshaw's portrayal on the big screenwith such conviction  and justice."

Arjun Kapoor also wrote about Fatima Sana Shaikh, who plays Indira Gandhi in the film and Sanya Malhotra, who plays Sam Manekshaw's wife in the film. Arjun added, "Fatima Sana Shaikh bringing in her A-game and Sanya Malhotra as Siloo, so fierce yet so endearing! Congratulations to the entire team! Must watch!"