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Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who has been busy shooting for Sarbjit i Punjab, flew down to Delhi for the launch of the film's first poster. Aishwarya looked pretty in a beige Sabyasachi churidar suit worn with a heavy red dupatta.
BJP president Amit Shah and Union Minister of Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari launched the first official poster of filmmaker Omung Kumar's upcoming biographical drama film 'Sarbjit' at Shah's residence. (Source: Photo by APH Images)
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan finished off her look with Amrapali jewellery and golden pointed pumps.
Sarbjit tells the story of Sarabjit Singh, an Indian farmer who was convicted of terrorism and spying in Pakistan and was sentenced to death. He was attacked by inmates at a prison in Lahore in April 2013 and died a few days later. The film will be narrated through the perspective of the victim's sister Dalbir Kaur. (Source: Photo by APH Images)
Besides Aishwarya also seen at the event were actress Richa Chadha, actor Darshan Kumar and director Omung Kumar. (Source: Photo by APH Images)
Amit Shah unveils the first look poster of film. He said: "I would like to congratulate the team for making a film on this topic. It's the story of a young man, who gave away all his life for his nation. I would like congratulate the whole team and wish them success for the film. I hope that the message of the film should reach to every part of India. Dalbir Kaur and Sarabjit Singh's struggle will motivate everyone." (Source: Photo by APH Images)
"It's a very important topic for our country and its citizens. It's a very sensitive topic and tells the struggle of a sister and her brother. It will definitely inspire the young generation of our country," Gadkari said. Aishwarya with Nitin Gadkari and Amit Shah. (Source: Photo by APH Images)
The first poster of the film gives a glimpse of Aishwarya as Dalbir Kaur. Seen here Aishwarya poses with jawans. (Source: Photo by APH Images)
Talking about her experience, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan said: "It's a subject we are all very familiar with and those who are not, we were very keen that they get to know this story because it's a very important one that we as a nation would need to understand, recognise and respect. I feel extremely honoured to play the part of Dalbir Kaur, a lady I immensely respect." (Source: Photo by APH Images)
Richa Chadda will play Sarabjit's wife. Richa described her shooting experience as a "very painful one". (Source: Photo by APH Images)
Richa and Aishwarya poses together.
Richa said: "It's a real privilege for me to play Sarabjit's wife. When we interacted with them, we got to know how deep their pain was. We feel happy that in some way we will be able to tell the human causality with politics involved and the life beyond statistics. It's a film for peace." (Source: Photo by APH Images)
Jackky Bhagnani clicks a selfie with Aishwarya and Richa. (Source: Photo by APH Images)
A fan gets a selfie clicked with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. (Source: Photo by APH Images)
