Film GUNJAN SAXENA - THE KARGIL GIRL to release on OTT
Bollywood has been hurt with COVID-19 lockdown that killed theatrical releases of films. Major movies are leading the way for release on the OTT platforms, with post COVID-19 scenario still remaining bleak and chaotic for the industry. Filmmakers need to recover their investment and move forward to planning productions in the new normal. Internet based streaming platforms are setting the trend for digital transformation of the industry, like all other sectors. Latest to join the list is Sharan Sharma directed `Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl` starring Janhvi Kapoor. The film is set to premiere on Netflix. The official Twitter handle of the streaming giant made the announcement. Netflix shared a video with the caption, “”Plane ladka udaye ya ladki, usse pilot hi kehte hain”- Gunjan Saxena – The Kargil Girl, arriving soon. #GunjanSaxenaOnNetflix” The film is jointly produced by Dharma Productions and Zee Studios, and also features Pankaj Tripathi and Angad Bedi in supporting roles of Gunjan`s father and brother, respectively. This film is a biopic on the life of Indian Air Force pilot Gunjan Saxena who, along with Srividya Rajan, became the first Indian women fighter pilots to venture into a war zone. Gunjan rescued soldiers during the Kargil War in 1999 and was honoured with the Shaurya Vir award for displaying courage and grit during the war.