Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has been grabbing the headlines for his much-intriguing new look in Tinu Suresh Desai’s upcoming film. The first look of the actor wearing a turban was earlier leaked on social media. Meanwhile, on Wednesday the actor confirmed that he will be essaying the role of Jaswant Singh Gill in Tinu Suresh Desai’s upcoming biopic film.
Akshay Kumar Opens Up On Playing Jaswant Gill In Upcoming Biopic
On Wednesday, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar took to his Instagram account and announced his upcoming project. The actor is all set to essay the role of mining engineer Jaswant Singh in his upcoming film.
Taking to his Twitter Akshay Kumar tweeted, “Grateful to you @JoshiPralhad ji, for recalling India’s first coal mine rescue mission – this day 33yrs ago. It’s an honour for me to play #SardarJaswantSinghGill in a film. It’s a story like no other! @easterncoal”.
Who Is Jaswant Singh Gill?
However, only a few people know about the story of the “real-life” hero Jaswant Singh Gill. For the unknown, Jaswant Singh Gill was a mining engineer who saved the lives of about 65 miners from a flooded quarry in West Bengal in 1989. Jaswant Singh Gill passed away at the age of 80 in the year 2019.
The upcoming biopic will shed light to the bravery of Jaswant Gill and the struggle of how he saved the 65miners during the flooded quarry in West Bengal. As per media reports, the title of the upcoming film is expected to be Capsule Gill, which is based on the true story of mining engineer Jaswant Gill. It was reported that the film’s shooting took place in London. Helmed by Tinu Suresh Desai, this Akshay Kumar-starrer revolves around the story of a rescue mission from a coal mine.
The yet-to-be-announced film title, starring Akshay Kumar is produced by Pooja Entertainment. The film will begin its shooting in London. Helmed by Tinu Suresh Desai, this Akshay Kumar-starrer revolves around the story of a rescue mission from a coal mine.
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