Ae Watan Mere Watan: First Look Of Emraan Hashmi As Ram Manohar Lohia Revealed

Ae Watan Mere Watan, starring Sara Ali Khan, is nearing its release date as we enter third week of March 2024. Speaking of which, makers on Monday, introduced Emraan Hashmi as Ram Mahar Lohia, who played a significant role in helping establish and run underground radio that was pivotal during Quit India Movement. He was jailed, incarcerated, and tortured multiple times throughout his journey and dedicated his life to country’s battle against British Raj.

In poster, Emraan looks nearly unrecognisable as Ram Mahar Lohia, marking his first role as a freedom fighter. Sharing post, official p of Prime Video captioned it as "Channelling fearless voice of independence!"

How Emraan Hashmi prepared for role?

Speaking about his character, Tiger 3 actor said that he has never played role of a freedom fighter, and getting opportunity to step into shoes of Ram Mahar Lohia was an absolute hour. Opening up about how he prepared for role, he said, "I worked closely with Kannan and Darab and looking into extensive research y did, understanding Lohia ji’s history and journey and add my own flair to it."

Hailing his contributions to Quit India Movement, he added, "His immense contributions have shaped a whole lot of India’s history and is truly remarkable. I am looking forward to audience seeing me in this new avatar. It is a privilege to be a part of a story that t only needs to be told but will also  inspire generations to come.”

Ae Watan Mere Watan's trailer highlights power of Usha Mehta's underground radio in 1942

Earlier this month, makers unveiled film's trailer, painting a compelling picture of an untold chapter from India's freedom struggle against British. film is set against backdrop of 1942’s Quit India Movement, movie is inspired by real events and chronicles a pivotal chapter from India’s pursuit for Independence. trailer shows how Sara, who seems to essay role of Padma Vibhushan Usha Mehta, organises underground radio to lay down a rock-solid framework for freedom fighters and help m organise, rise, and revolt.

Directed by Kannan Iyer and produced under Dharmatic Entertainment Production, film also stars Sachin Khedekar, Abhay Verma, Sparsh Shrivastav, Alexx O'Neil, and Anand Tiwari in pivotal roles. film is set to premiere on Prime Video in March.