Sara Ali Khan's Thriller-drama Ae Watan Mere Watan To Release On OTT On THIS Date

Earlier in January, ahead of India’s 74th Republic Day celebrations, the first-look Sara Ali Khan starrer Ae Watan Mere Watan was released. Ae Watan Mere Watan is a thriller-drama inspired by true events and will see Sara Ali Khan play the character of a valiant freedom fighter, Usha Mehta. Post this, Karan released a new motion poster of the film.

Karan and Sara attended the 54th International Film Festival of India in Goa in November to release the film’s poster. The latest poster transported one to a bygone era where we see a tense, yet extremely focused, young girl speaking into a radio-like device in a dimly lit room.

Now, a new teaser has been released. The digital release date was shared through a clip, with Sara Ali Khan’s voice as Usha, passionately urging the nation to unite against British rule through a secret radio broadcast.

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In the voiceover, Sara Ali Khan can be heard saying, “Tayyar ho jayiye Angrezo se azadi ki akhiri ladai ke liye. Main hoon Usha aur yeh hai desh ka radio (Get ready for the final battle for freedom from the British. I am Usha and this is the country’s radio).”

This fictional tale is set against the backdrop of the Quit India Movement in 1942. It is a story about the courage, patriotism, sacrifice and resourcefulness of the youth of the nation in India’s freedom struggle.

“As an actor, and more importantly, as an Indian I am proud to be able to portray a character that echoes bravery, strength and courage. Working with Kannan Iyer sir is a sheer privilege as he is so passionate and emotionally invested in this story himself. And while of course, it is very challenging to essay a character that is vastly different from anything that I’ve done before, it is a project I’m going to work really hard on. And most importantly, I’m going to cherish every day that I get to play an enigmatic freedom fighter,” Sara Ali Khan said earlier, sharing her excitement about playing this role.