‘Ikkis’: Filmmaker Subhash Ghai Remembers Dharmendra After Watching His Final On-Screen Performance in Agastya Nanda’s War Film, Congratulates Entire Cast for Their Performances (View Post)
Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis is a special film for many reasons, as it marks the big-screen debut of Agastya Nanda and also features the final on-screen performance of late legendary actor Dharmendra. Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai, who attended the film’s premiere in Mumbai, has now shared his thoughts on the war drama on social media.
Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai got a little emotional after witnessing the overwhelming response received by Dharmendra's last release, Ikkis, during a special screening. Ghai expressed his delight that everyone loved the movie and also applauded the performances by the core cast, comprising Jaideep Ahlawat and Agasta Nanda. ‘Ikkis’ First Review Out! Agastya Nanda Shines As Second Lt Arun Khetarpal in Sriram Raghavan’s War Drama; Mukesh Chhabra Calls the Film ‘Gentle, Honest, and Cinema That Feels Personal’ (View Post).
Congratulating the Deol family and the makers of Ikkis, Ghai wrote on his Instagram, "My heart goes for DHARAM pa ji last film IKKIS which got a warming applause YESTERDAY AT ITS PREMIER in Mumbai. (sic)." "I m so glad that everyone praised the movie s emotional drama n performances. I must watch this. Sure...My hearty congratulations to dear deol family n team of maddock films with special compliments for jaideep alahwat n Agastya nanda fot their brilliant performances. Stay blessed always (Folded hands emoji) love," the Taal maker added.
Subhash Ghai Showers Praise on Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra’s ‘Ikkis’ – View Post
On Tuesday, actress Ameesha Patel also thanked Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol for hosting a special screening for Ikkis. The Gadar actress claimed that Dharmendra's cute innocence made Ikkis a heartwarming watch. Calling the movie "sweet and endearing", Ameesha shared on social media, "Thank u @iamsunnydeol n @iambobbydeol for the special screening of @aapkadharam ( Dharamji’s) last film — a fitting tribute to our LEGEND!! Such a sweet, emotional n endearing film that truly touches ur heart !! Only Dharamji n his cute innocence cud have made IKKIS so heartwarming to watch (Folded hands emojis)." 'Ikkis': Maddock Films’ Patriotic Tribute to Param Vir Chakra Hero Arun Khetarpal, Starring Dharmendra and Agastya Nanda.
It must be noted that Dharmendra passed away on the same day the makers released his character poster from the drama. Based on the life of young braveheart, Arun Khetarpal, the youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee, during the 1971 war, the drama will see Dharmendra playing Arun’s father. Earlier, the makers also shared an emotional poem penned by Dharmendra with the name, “Aj bhi ji karda hai, pind apne nu jaanwa”. The poem reflects Dharmendra's longing and nostalgia for his beloved pind (village).
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