Fighter goes the extra mile for realism: Hrithik Roshan and Indian Air Force cadets collaborate; see picture

Helmed by Siddharth Anand, Fighter starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone is all set to release on January 25, 2024.

By Bollywood Hungama News Network -

May 25, 2023 - 1:58 PM IST

Siddharth Anand's Fighter team, along with Hrithik Roshan, is going to great lengths to ensure an authentic portrayal of their film. They have taken various measures, such as filming at genuine locations and incorporating real-life personnel from the Indian Air Force into the movie. Additionally, a group of experienced professionals is working behind the scenes to ensure a responsible and genuine representation.

Fighter goes the extra mile for realism: Hrithik Roshan and Indian Air Force cadets collaborate; see picture

In recent days, the Fighter team has been capturing emotionally charged scenes against the backdrop of the War memorial and the IAF base, located at the Chandivali Studios Compound in Mumbai. In the picture, Hrithik Roshan can be seen alongside real-life cadets from IAF, Delhi, who were shooting with the actor and will feature in the film. The cadets are seen wearing their ceremonial IAF uniform, which is the attire they will be seen donning in the film too. In addition to the cadets flown in from Delhi's IAF headquarters, real life cadets from Dundigal Air Force Academy near Hyderabad have also made their way.

Not only real-life Defense personnel are working on bringing Fighter to life, army veterans are also roped in to work on the film behind the scenes. Army veteran Ramon Chibb who held the position of Executive Producer, is also the co-writer for Fighter. IAF consultant and ex-Army officer Varlin Panwar is also brought on board as a consultant to team Fighter.

Fighter showcases Hrithik Roshan playing the role of a Fighter jet pilot. The film traces the journey of Hrithik's character, Shamsher Pathania emerging to become the best Fighter jet pilot of the country. Actors Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor will also be accompanying Hrithik Roshan, as Air force pilot and Air force commanding officer / mentor, respectively.

Fighter is a tribute to the Indian Airforce starring Actors Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone. It is touted as India's first aerial action franchise feature film. The 2024 release will feature Hrithik Roshan as an airforce pilot in his hattrick collaboration with celebrated director Siddharth Anand. The actor - director's previous outing War (2019) emerged to be the highest grossing Hindi film of the year. Fighter is all set to release on January 25, 2024, during the Indian Republic Day week.

It also features Karan Singh Grover, Sanjeeda Shaikh and Akshay Oberoi in key role. T-series will be headlining Fighter's music, composed by Vishal - Sheykhar and the album has 5 songs, which includes one emotional track too. Presented by Viacom18 Studios, Fighter marks the debut of Siddharth Anand as a producer along with Mamta Anand for Marflix Pictures.

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