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Ae Watan Mere Watan trailer: Sara Ali Khan becomes the voice that ‘united the nation’ during Quit India movement

Ae Watan Mere Watan trailer: The film is inspired by real events and chronicles a pivotal chapter from India’s quest for Independence, in which a 22-year-old woman named Usha (essayed by Sara Ali Khan) played a key role.

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In the midst of being attacked by the British personnel for protesting, a young woman defiantly retrieves her Swaraj flag from the ground, shouting “Do or die”. This shot sets the stage for the upcoming film Ae Watan Mere Watan, which delves into the resilient struggles of the said woman during the Quit India Movement of 1942, where her voice “united the nation”.

According to the film’s official synopsis, Ae Watan Mere Watan is inspired by real events and chronicles a pivotal chapter from India’s quest for Independence, in which a 22-year-old woman named Usha (Sara Ali Khan) played a key role. Helmed by Kannan Iyer, the film’s official trailer, which the makers unveiled on Monday, underscores that Ae Watan Mere Watan explores the Indian Independence movement through the life of Usha and how her underground radio station became the fuel that fired the Quit India Movement. Through her character’s journey, the trailer highlights the courage, sacrifices and resourcefulness of the youth of the nation during India’s fight for freedom.

Bankrolled by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra, Ae Watan Mere Watan is an Amazon Original movie starring Sara Ali Khan in the lead role, alongside Sachin Khedekar, Abhay Verma, Sparsh Shrivastav, Alexx O’Nell and Anand Tiwari in pivotal roles. The film also features a special guest appearance by Emraan Hashmi.

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“Portraying such a powerful character in Ae Watan Mere Watan has been an honour beyond words. To embody the spirit of my character and diving into her consciousness and understanding what motivates and inspires her has been humbling and empowering,” actor Sara Ali Khan said in an official statement.

Watch Ae Watan Mere Watan trailer here:

“From its very genesis, Ae Watan Mere Watan has been a deeply enriching and transformative experience for me as a filmmaker. This film, while inspired by historical events, is a homage to the unsung heroes whose extraordinary valour shaped the course of our nation’s history,” director Kannan Iyer noted. “Through meticulous research, passionate storytelling, and years of dedication, we have strived to authentically capture the spirit of India’s freedom struggle and the resilience of its people. Ae Watan Mere Watan is a labour of love and a story with a profound soul, further enriched by Sara’s exceptional performance who has brought depth, nuance, and authenticity to the character. I am eager for the movie to premiere on Prime Video on March 21, and I hope that through this film, we can inspire a new generation to cherish the values of freedom, unity, and courage that define our nation’s identity.”

Ae Watan Mere Watan will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on March 21 in Hindi with dubs in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.

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