The highly anticipated military drama 'Ikkis' has unveiled its first musical offering, a soulful track titled 'Sitaare'. The song, which beautifully captures the essence of tender young love, was launched amidst an emotional atmosphere, with lead actor Agastya Nanda paying a heartfelt tribute to his legendary co-star, the late Dharmendra.
An Emotional Launch for 'Sitaare'
The song launch event for 'Sitaare' turned poignant when Agastya Nanda addressed the audience. He became visibly emotional while speaking about sharing the screen with Dharmendra, a veteran who has worked with multiple generations of his family. Agastya stated that it was a huge privilege and honour for him, expressing sadness that the veteran actor could not witness the love the film is expected to receive.
'Sitaare' features the mellifluous voice of playback sensation Arijit Singh, with lyrics penned by the acclaimed Amitabh Bhattacharya. Produced by White Noise Collectives, the track serves as a soft, emotional counterpoint within the film's larger narrative of war and valour. It depicts the romantic connection between the characters played by Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia.
All About the Film 'Ikkis'
Directed by the acclaimed Sriram Raghavan and produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films, 'Ikkis' is a biographical war drama. The film tells the inspiring true story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India's youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, the nation's highest military honour for valour.
The story is set against the backdrop of the 1971 Indo-Pak war. The film boasts a strong ensemble cast including Agastya Nanda, Simar Bhatia, Jaideep Ahlawat, and the late Dharmendra, whose performance is said to add profound emotional depth. Supporting roles are played by Sikandar Kher and Deepak Dobriyal.
A December Release for the Patriotic Drama
The makers have locked December 25 as the theatrical release date for 'Ikkis'. The film aims to blend a powerful tale of courage, duty, and sacrifice with moments of human emotion, as exemplified by the newly released song 'Sitaare'. The launch of this first track has successfully heightened anticipation for the film's Christmas release.
