Published 21:35 IST, September 13th 2019

Saand Ki Aankh: What is Aamir Khan's connection with this Film?

Upcoming 'Saand Ki Aankh' stars Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar in lead roles and has an interesting connection with Aamir Khan. Read on to know about it.

Reported by: Sherwin D'Cunha
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Saand Ki Aankh, featuring Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar as two main leads, is slated to release on October 25, 2019, and upcoming movie has been generating quite a buzz amongst filmgoers. film is directed by Tushar Hiranandani and is produced by Anurag Kashyap and Reliance Entertainment. Saand Ki Aankh is based on real life story of sharpshooters Chandro and Prakashi Tomar. With this film, director aims to showcase ir inspiring story to world. Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar undertook shooting classes and went through a physical transformation for ir respective roles.

Releasing on October 25, 2019

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Who are Tomar Sisters?

Prakashi Tomar, one of oldest sharpshooters in world, hails from Johri Vill of Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district. Through sharpshooting, Prakashi discovered a way for women to live with dignity in male dominating society. Kwn for her shooting skills, 'Revolver Dadi' has won many medals and trophies in various state and national level events. Chandro Tomar is sister-in-law of Prakashi Tomar and is nicknamed 'Shooter Dadi'. Chandro began learning shooting in 1999 and won more than 30 national championships.

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How y come into prominence?

Chandra and Prakashi Tomar appeared in a segment on Aamir Khan’s television show, Satyamev Jayate. show used to air on Star Plus. On this show, Aamir Khan used to focus on societal problems and figure out solutions to deal with m. Since time sharpshooter duo made a place for mselves nationally and internationally after winning multiple awards, thousands have begun to look up to two of m. Girls from Johri took up shooting as a sport and got jobs in Army, Police, BSF with help of Sports quota. After getting to kw ir impressive accomplishments, Bollywood star Aamir Khan himself extended an invite to both of m to appear on his show. 

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ir appearance on Amir Khan's show helped m reach a larger audience. Realising how inspirational ir journey was, makers of Saand Ki Aankh wanted to showcase ir journey on celluloid.

Talking about film, director Tushar Hiranandani said, “When I saw Shooter Dadis on Aamir Khan’s show, Satyamev Jayate and came to kw about ir journey and achievements, I just couldn’t control my tears. I was so inspired that I told my wife, Nidhi, that this story needs to be told. At that given moment we decided to tell ir story to world and yes that’s how Saand Ki Aankh happened.”

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18:15 IST, September 13th 2019