Sriram Raghavan all set to direct biopic on Arun Khetarpal
Filmmaker Sriram Raghavan is all set to direct a biopic on the life of Arun Khetarpal, Second Lieutenant of the Indian army and a posthumous recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. Tentatively titled "Arun", the biopic will be produced under Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films. While Raghavan will be directing the film, writer Ritesh Shah of "Pink" fame will be penning the script. Here's more.
Arun is the youngest recipient of Param Vir Chakra
Arun Khetarpal attained martyrdom at the age of just 21 during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. He is the youngest recipient of Param Vir Chakra.
'Arun', second collaboration of Raghavan and Dinesh after 'Badlapur'
"I was inspired by Khetarpal's story. The kind of life he lived was absolutely exemplary and unbelievable," Dinesh said. The script is likely to be finalized in the coming weeks, post which the casting process will begin. The film is expected to go on floors by mid-May or June next year. "Arun" will be the second collaboration between Raghavan and Dinesh post "Badlapur".
Huge responsibility to make such a film: Dinesh
"We are doing our homework. Reading all the literature available because I think it is a huge responsibility to make a film with such an inspirational message. Sriram is one of the most talented directors around, and Ritesh is as passionate," Dinesh said.
