Main Atal Hoon trailer: Pankaj Tripathi promises an insightful exploration of Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s significant political contributions

Directed by Ravi Jadhav, Main Atal Hoon stars Pankaj Tripathi, Piyush Mishra, Raja Rameshkumar Sevak, Daya Shankar Pandey, Pramod Pathak, Paayal Kapoor Nair, Harshad Kumar, Prasanna Ketkar, Haresh Khatri, Paula McGlynn, and Gauri Sukhtankar.

By: Entertainment Desk

Chennai | January 16, 2024 07:10 PM IST

2 min read

Pankaj Tripathi plays the lead role in Main Atal Hoon.

The makers of highly anticipated biopic Main Atal Hoon, portraying the life of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, unveiled its second trailer on Tuesday. The two-minute, 35-second clip encapsulates Vajpayee’s impactful journey in Indian politics. Pankaj Tripathi takes on the monumental task of bringing the beloved politician to life on the big screen.

The trailer commences with the nation in turmoil after the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, leading to Vajpayee navigating through ideological conflicts. It showcases glimpses of the late politician speaking against then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi during the Emergency period. The trailer also features poignant moments between former President APJ Abdul Kalam Azad and Vajpayee following the historic Pokhran nuclear test. Events such as the Babri Masjid demolition, Lahore Bus Yatra, and the Kargil war are also skillfully covered.

Directed by Ravi Jadhav, known for his National Award-winning Marathi films, the biopic promises an insightful exploration of Vajpayee’s significant political contributions. Pankaj Tripathi, in an earlier interview, shared his dedication to the role, revealing that during the shoot, he sustained on a diet of self-cooked khichdi for 60 days.

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Main Atal Hoon is a production of Bhanushali Studios Limited and Legend Studios, featuring a stellar cast including Piyush Mishra, Raja Rameshkumar Sevak, Daya Shankar Pandey, Pramod Pathak, Paayal Kapoor Nair, Harshad Kumar, Prasanna Ketkar, Haresh Khatri, Paula McGlynn, and Gauri Sukhtankar. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on January 19.

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