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The upcoming warfare drama net sequence 1962: The War In The Hills provides a glimpse into the lives of the troopers who stood rock stable towards Chinese troops dedicating their lives for the safety of the nation. A trailer of the 10-episode sequence was launched on Monday. Talking concerning the sequence, director Mahesh Manjrekar shared: “1962: The War In The Hills is the result of a life-long dream of bringing alive a part of history that has been long forgotten. The journey of these 125 soldiers, while inspired by true events, is a story that needed to be told.”
“This project has been monumental in every sense from shooting in real locations, to recreating the 1962 era through setups, costumes and more. But this story is not limited only to the battleground, it takes us beyond into the lives of these soldiers as they grapple with love, longing and loss,” the filmmaker added.
The sequence casts Abhay Deol as Major Suraj Singh, the charismatic chief of a small battalion known as C Company.
“To me, it feels like a personal responsibility to deliver the strength of Major Suraj Singh, to showcase his brave exterior as he leads his troop in a battle to the last stand, while also dealing with life as a father and husband. It’s an extraordinary story about courage that is relatable to everyone, no matter which community or culture they belong to,” stated Deol.
The sequence is predicated on the story of 125 Indian troopers who fought towards 3,000 Chinese in a historic battle, and it additionally options an ensemble forged together with Akash Thosar, Sumeet Vyas, Rohan Gandotra, Annup Soni, Meiyang Chang, Mahie Gill, Rochelle Rao and Hemal Ingle in key roles.
The Mahesh Manjrekar directorial has been written by Charudutt Acharya. 1962: The War within the Hills will stream on Disney + Hotstar VIP and Disney + Hotstar Premium from February 26.
