Actor Akshay Kumar, who had introduced a movie Gorkha, ostensibly primarily based on the heroics of Major General Ian Cardozo within the 1971 India-Pakistan battle, has determined to again out of the mission. The Aanand L Rai manufacturing was introduced in October 2021 and followers have been asking the actor for an replace, questioning if the mission has been placed on the back-burner.
A supply reveals that Kumar determined to stroll out of the movie after questions had been raised in regards to the authenticity of the story. “Some veterans from the unit that Major General Cardozo was attached with during the war reached out, putting major question marks on his version of the events. Akshay has utmost respect for the armed forces and does not want to associate with a story that may have a shadow of doubt,” says the supply.
Major General Cardozo is claimed to have amputated his personal leg with a khukri after stepping on a landmine in the course of the 71 battle. In August final 12 months, when requested in regards to the movie, Rai had stated that they’re nonetheless engaged on it, and it’ll go on flooring as soon as the script is locked.
When contacted, Kumar’s spokesperson confirmed that he’s not doing the movie anymore, with out giving any additional particulars.
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