Vicky Kaushal begins prep for Meghna Gulzar’s film Sam Bahadur 

• Vicky Kaushal will play Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in the film.
• The biography will be directed by Meghna Gulzar (Raazi).
• Fatima Sana Shaikh will portray Indira Gandhi.

The Sam Bahadur biography starring Vicky Kaushal made waves when the lead was confirmed and the actor’s look as the Field Marshal of India was shared on social media. Vicky stated on Tuesday that he is starting pre-production on the project, which will be directed by Meghna Gulzar (Raazi). Sanya Malhotra and Fatima Sana Shaikh both play significant roles in the film.

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Vicky shared a photo of the film’s script, as well as some images that the actor was given to help him get into character. Vicky will play Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in the film, Vicky posted with captioned: “Here we go… Prep starts!!! #SAMBAHADUR @meghnagulzar @rsvpmovies.”

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Vicky will be joined by Fatima Sana Shaikh, who will portray Indira Gandhi. According to the latest sources, Fatima started preparing for the film a while ago.  “Fatima has been reading a number of books on Indira Gandhi to understand her better and get an idea of her regime as the Prime Minister. She also has got her hands on various documentaries to get the nuances and mannerisms of her character right. It is a responsible role and Fatima wants to do full justice to it.”

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In the meantime, Sanya Malhotra will play Sam Manekshaw’s wife, Siloo Manekshaw. Sanya had announced the news a few months ago, saying, “Behind every successful man is a strong independent woman who supports him in all his endeavours. It’s with great honour that I get to play one such woman, Silloo Manekshaw, the wife of India’s first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. Cannot wait to begin this journey with Meghna ma’am, Vicky, Fatima & @rsvpmovies!”