Akshay Kumar’s next is Yash Raj Films’ first historical, Prithviraj, which is based on the life and valour of the fearless and mighty King Prithviraj Chauhan. He is essaying the role of the legendary warrior who fought valiantly to protect India from the merciless invader Muhammad of Ghor in this visual spectacle. Erstwhile Miss World Manushi Chhillar is playing the role of Akshay Kumar aka Prithviraj’s beloved, Princess Sanyogita in her big-screen BOllywood debut. And now, we hear that Akshay has decided to continue being Prithviraj Chauhan in the real world, too. Also Read - Trending Hollywood News Today: Kylie Jenner preparing baby to be an athlete, Blackpink set to return, Viola Davis' The Woman King trailer and more
Akshay Kumar to fly Prithviraj's flag in his honour
From what we've heard, Akshay Kumar, Manushi Chhillar and Director Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi will be visiting Somnath Temple and Varanasi with Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan’s flag and seek blessings post which they will travel to Rai Pithora, the king’s fort, in New Delhi to put the flag there in his honour. Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi confirms this saying, “We made this film to salute his glorious spirit and we are now travelling with Samrat Prithviraj’s flag to the Somnath Temple and Varanasi to seek blessings with the flag that represented freedom for our country.” Also Read - Sonakshi Sinha's blonde look gets mixed reactions; netizens call her 'jalpari', 'Game of Thrones in Lokhandwala' and more
Team Prithviraj to spread the late king's message
Chandraprakash Dwivedi adds, “Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan was the last Hindu Samrat of our country who stood up to protect Bharatmata’s freedom and dignity from merciless invaders who wanted to plunder India. Once we put the Holy water of Ganga on the flag and take blessings at the Somnath temple, we will visit Rai Pithora – Samrat’s fort – and place the flag there in his honour. The mighty king taught us never to bow down in front of invaders and evil and we hope that our film will inspire the youth of India to imbibe the same spirit of undaunting courage.” Also Read - Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott are already preparing their baby to be an athlete; we wonder what 3 Idiots' Rancho would say [Deets Inside]
About Prithviraj
Samrat Prithviraj has been directed by Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi, who is best known for helming the television epic, Chanakya, and the critically acclaimed film, Pinjar. Produced by Aditya Chopra of YRF, Sanrat Prithviraj, earlier titled simply Prithviraj, stars Akshay Kumar as the eponymous warrior-king, along with Sanjay Dutt, Sonu Sood, Ashutosh Rana, Manav Vij and Sakshi Tanwar, and introduces ex-Miss World Manushi Chhillar. It's slated to hit theatres on 3rd June in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
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