Shershaah: Captain Vikram Batra’s twin brother Vishal inspired Sidharth Malhotra to play titular role!

Sidharth Malhotra was aged just 14 when the Kargil War took place, yet the story of Captain Vikram’s sacrifice would go on to inspire him to spearhead efforts to launch a film on his efforts over twenty years on. 

New Delhi: Actor Sidharth Malhotra will next be seen in Shershaah - a war film based on the life and times of Captain Vikram Batra. The film will premiere on Amazon Prime Video ahead of Independence Day on August 12, 2021.  Sidharth Malhotra was aged just 14 when the Kargil War took place, yet the story of Captain Vikram’s sacrifice would go on to inspire him to spearhead efforts to launch a film on his efforts over twenty years on.  A meeting with Captain Vikram’s twin brother, Vishal Batra, was instrumental in the stars rigorous attempts to have a film on the Kargil War told across the world.