Ishaan Khatter starrer ‘Pippa’ teaser out
New Delhi: The makers of Ishaan Khatter starrer ‘Pippa’ on Monday released the teaser of the much-awaited war story.
Directed by Raja Krishna Menon, based on the epic and strategic 1971 war, the movie stars Ishaan, Mrunal Thakur, Priyanshu Painyuli and Soni Razdan.
The makers have also announced the release date which will be December 2.
Along with the teaser, the RSVP Movies wrote, “With a great sense of pride, on this 75th Independence Day, we unveil the teaser of #Pippa An action-packed war drama that brings to life the valour of our soldiers who fought the historic 1971 India-Pakistan war! Releasing in the cinemas on 2nd December 2022.”
Ishaan also shared the teaser on his social media and said, “PIPPA in cinemas December 2nd, 2022.
On the momentous occasion of our country’s Independence Day – presenting a glimpse from a film we’ve collectively put our heart, gut and soul into.
“May our soil, our people and our culture be blessed always It’s been an honour to represent the valour and bravery of our defence forces. More to come.”
Ishaan’s mother and actor Neliima Azeem commented on the post and said, “Looking so impressive.. can’t wait to watch.. loads of love duaas and blessings my jaan Ishaan. So proud. Bestest to the whole
film battalion, PIPPA”.
Raja Krishna Menon said, “On our 75th Independence Day, we are very excited to share with all of you a teaser of PIPPA. It’s a small glimpse into the film we have been working on and carefully nurturing. We eagerly wait to meet all of you in cinemas on the 2nd of Dec 2022.”
Producer Ronnie Screwvala said, “We are just beginning to tell the stories of our war hero’s and of India’s many strategic moves- in war and peace – over the last 75 years of our Independence – that have made us now a world power. PIPPA set in 1971 against the backdrop of one of the largest refugee migrations in modern history that then led to the liberation and formation of a Country is a story that must be told and we can’t wait to unravel the scale of this epic movie to audiences world-wide on 2nd December 2022.”
Co-producer Siddharth Roy Kapur commented, “The Bangladesh Liberation War is often heralded as the only ‘just war’ in history because it was fought to save lives and to free a nation. We are honoured to bring audiences this inspiring story of the birth of Bangladesh, through the incredible journey of an Indian family on the front-lines.”
“Under Raja’s able direction, with a soundscape created by the one and only A.R. Rahman, and with an incredible cast and crew, Pippa will come to cinemas around the world on 2nd December, 2022,” Kapur added.
‘Pippa’ is based on ‘The Burning Chaffees’ written by Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta. Directed by Raja Krishna Menon, the first-of-its-kind war tank film brings to life the Indo-Pak war of 1971 that led to the liberation and birth of Bangladesh.
Ishaan will be seen essaying the role of the young brigadier, who played a vital role fighting the war on the eastern front as a part of the 45th Cavalry tank squadron.
With music by A R Rahman, and written by Ravinder Randhawa, Tanmay Mohan, the war drama will hit the theatres on December 2.