Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut’s new look from her upcoming movie ‘Tejas’ was unveiled today (March 23) in honour of her birthday. She will be seen playing the role of an Air Force officer in the film.
The photo shows Ranaut donning the iconic blue Indian Air Force uniform, as she holds a pencil in her hand whilst sitting in a training room. Written and directed by Sarvesh Mewara, ‘Tejas’ is being produced by RSVP Movies, who made the blockbuster military drama ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’.
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The Indian Air Force was the first of the country’s defence forces to induct women into combat roles in 2016. The film takes inspiration from this landmark event.
The ‘Panga’ actor feels honoured to play the character of a fighter pilot.
She stated, “Very often the sacrifices made by our brave women in uniform go unnoticed by the nation. ‘Tejas’ is a film where I have the honour of playing the role of one such Air Force pilot who puts country before self.”
She added, “I hope we instil a sense of patriotism and pride in the youth of today with this film. I am looking forward to the journey with Sarvesh and Ronnie on this one.”
Aside from ‘Tejas’, the actress is also set to star in J.Jayalalithaa biopic, ‘Thalaivi’, ‘Dhaakad’ and ‘Manikarnika Returns: The Legend Of Didda’. Ranaut has also been cast as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in an upcoming political drama.