A perfect New Year treat for all Ajay Devgn fans! Director Abhishek Dudhaiya shared Ajay Devgn’s look from the upcoming flick, Bhuj: The Pride of India. Ajay would be playing the role of an Indian Air Force officer. He would be essaying the role of Squadron Leader Vijay Karnik, and this first look pic is absolutely impressive. In this poster, Ajay Devgn is seen dressed in uniform, and for the unversed, this is the first time we would be seeing the superstar playing the role of an air force officer. After SS Rajamouli's RRR, Ajay Devgn Announces His Next, a War Drama Titled 'Bhuj: The Pride Of India'.

While sharing the look of Ajay Devgn as Sq. Ld. Vijay Karnik, the filmmaker wrote, “It’s a privilege to present @ajaydevgn sir’s first look as Sq. Ld. Vijay Karnik from my upcoming directorial film #BhujThePrideOfIndia . #14Aug2020.” This upcoming flick revolves around the 1971 Indo-Pak war and Vijay Karnik was in-charge of the Bhuj airbase. With the help of 300 local women Vijay Karnik and his team repaired the IAF airbase that had been wrecked in air strikes. Ajay Devgn To Shoot His Introduction And Climax Scene During The Mandvi Schedule Of Bhuj: The Pride Of India.

Ajay Devgn As IAF Squadron Leader Vijay Karnik

The then Squadron Leader Vijay Karnik while interacting to the Asian Age recalled the incident and also mentioned how happy he was to see Ajay Devgn playing his role on the big screen. He was quoted as saying, “We were fighting a war and if there had been any casualties of any of these women, it would have been a great loss. But I took the decision and it worked out. I had briefed them where they could take shelter if attacked and they followed it bravely. Also, I could only see Ajay Devgn essaying my character and I’m glad that he’s on board.” Bhuj: The Pride of India is all set to hit the screens a day before Independence Day 2020, August 14.

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