On the occasion of India's 75th Independence Day, the makers of 'Pippa' dropped the first teaser of the upcoming war film.
In the film, Ishaan Khatter will be seen stepping into the shoes of Captain Balram Singh Mehta.
Inspired by true events and the war memoir 'The Burning Chaffees,' written by Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta, 'Pippa' tells the story of three siblings set against the backdrop of the action packed 48-hour-long Battle of Garibpur, which was fought on the eastern front of India during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971, that led to the liberation and birth of Bangladesh.
The film portrays the coming-of-age of a young Mehta as he takes charge of his armoured tank squadron, as well of Independent India as they both take centre-stage and step up to prove themselves.
The historic journey paves the path for India’s triumph, as Captain Mehta rises to the occasion and leads his troops, and nation, to victory.
'Pippa's title refers to the magnificent Russian amphibious war tank PT-76 that was used in the war. It was lovingly nicknamed “Pippa”, Punjabi for an empty ‘ghee da dabba’ that smoothly floats on water.
Raja Krishna Menon says, "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 says, “We are just beginning to tell the stories of our war heroes 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 worldwide on December 2, 2022."
Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur comments, “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 frontlines. Under Raja’s able direction, with a soundscape created by the one and only AR Rahman, and with an incredible cast and crew, Pippa will come to cinemas around the world on December 2, 2022."
Produced by RSVP and Roy Kapur Films, directed by Raja Krishna Menon, with music by AR Rahman, and written by Ravinder Randhawa, Tanmay Mohan, Raja Krishna Menon, 'Pippa' also stars Mrunal Thakur, Priyanshu Painyuli and Soni Razdan.
The war drama will hit the theatres on December 2, 2022.
