Dharmendra’s First Look As Arun Khetarpal’s Father In 'Ikkis' Unveiled, See Here

Veteran actor Dharmendra has surprised fans with a powerful and poignant look from his next film, 'Ikkis.' Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the film is a tribute to the legendary war hero Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who sacrificed his life during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Dharmendra will be seen playing the pivotal role of M.L. Khetarpal, Arun's father. The recently unveiled image showcases the actor in a subtle, emotionally charged avatar, setting a serious and sentimental tone for the biographical drama.

Dharmendra's Final Screen Role

The team behind the upcoming Bollywood film Ikkis released a new poster spotlighting veteran star Dharmendra. This was shared on November 24, on the day Dharmendra passed away. Led by Agastya Nanda, the movie is slated for a Christmas Day theatrical release on December 25. Sharing the poster, the makers wrote that while fathers raise their children, true legends help shape a nation. They described Dharmendra’s return to the screen as a performance rooted in quiet power and heartfelt emotion. The caption said, "...Dharmendra ji’s legacy meets the legacy of a nation’s youngest Param Vir Chakra hero."

 

 

 

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Ikkis Plot

According to IMDb, the movie's gist reads, “An untold true story of India's youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee - Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal.”

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Ikkis Cast

The highly anticipated biographical war drama is directed by celebrated filmmaker Sriram Raghavan. The central cast includes Agastya Nanda (making his film debut), who plays the lead role of the real-life war hero, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India's youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. Supporting him is veteran actor Dharmendra, who portrays M. L. Khetarpal, Arun's father, an emotional and pivotal role that has generated significant buzz following the recent unveiling of his first look. The film, produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, focuses on the courageous life and sacrifice of Arun Khetarpal during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.

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