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Actor's dream role: A soldier's journey.
3 Feb
Summary
- Ankit Siwach fulfilled a lifelong dream playing a soldier.
- He underwent intensive three-month military training.
- Siwach's audition process was kept secret by producers.
Actor Ankit Siwach recently visited Lucknow, describing it as a cherished, albeit delayed, first-time experience. He enjoyed local cuisine and the warm hospitality.
Siwach spoke about his role in '120 Bahadur,' portraying a soldier from the 1962 Sino-Indian War. This role held personal significance, fulfilling a childhood connection to the military environment. He detailed the rigorous three-month training, encompassing physical and mental preparation, as well as specific dialect coaching.
His casting process was unique; producers kept the film's details undisclosed during his audition. This led Siwach to believe he had not been selected until he was officially confirmed. The film, a Farhan Akhtar production, is based on the Battle of Rezang La.
