My film on IAF should inspire kids: Vivek

The film depicts the bravery of Indian Air Force (IAF), through an account of their air strike in Pakistan’s Balakot.

The film also delves into Pakistan’s capture and subsequent release of IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack in Kashmir on February 14.

“I am excited about Abhinandan’s biopic. I think the story of Balakot and the story of IAF needs to be told, as we all are very proud of Indian Air Force. When a film like Top Gun gets released in America, an entire generation there gets inspired seeing the strength of their forces. I feel this is an opportunity for us, and the responsibility is on us to show the amazing work our IAF has been doing,” said Vivek.

“We should be proud of what they (IAF) are doing and I want to tell their story to lakhs of children of our country, so that they get inspired. Whenever they see an army man, pilot or an airman, every kid should salute them from core of their heart. That’s my aim of making this film,” added the actor, who played Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the film PM Narendra Modi earlier this year.

Asked what research he has been doing for Balakot, Vivek said, “A film like this need a lot of research and we are still doing our research before we start shooting.” The film is expected to go on floors this year and is scheduled to release in 2020. Its outdoor locations include Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi and Agra.