Actor Sikandar Kher will soon be seen in director Sriram Raghavanโs upcoming war drama โIkkisโ.
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The film is based on the life of the youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient Arun Khetarpal and features veteran superstar Dharmendra along with “The Archies” actor Agastya Nanda. It is produced by Dinesh Vijan via Maddock Films.
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In โIkkisโ, Kher is set to play a โdedicated Army man, bringing to the screen the resilience, discipline and heroism synonymous with the Indian armed forcesโ.
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The 43-year-old actor said he always wanted to work with Raghavan, known for films such as “Ek Hasina Thi”, “Badlapur”, and “Andhadhun”.
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“He has his own language of filmmaking… Itโs a unique perspective on a story, the way it unfolds is so gripping, and for me as an actor Iโve always wanted to be a part of his cinematic universe. The cool thing about being an actor is getting a chance to do things you normally wouldnโt get to do.
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“You see and learn so many things that you wouldnโt otherwise experience. Thatโs exactly whatโs happening on โIkkisโ โฆ the background of the armed forces, the war and especially the heroes we are playing is not just an honour but a privilege. Iโm lucky to be a part of this film, and I hope I do well,โ Kher said in a statement.
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The actor most recently starred in Prime Video series “Citadel: Honey Bunny”, which premiered in November 2024.