Published 11:49 IST, October 4th 2019
Saand Ki Aankh: Real life shooter dadis invite netizen to see movie
Saand Ki Aankh is based on a real-life story of Chandro and Prakashi Tomar. Read here what real dadis has to say regarding their movie. See videos and pictures.
After the much-awaited trailer of the film, Saand Ki Aankh was recently released, the leading actors of the film, Taapse Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar are busy promoting the film. Saand Ki Aankh is based on the real-life story of Prakashi and Chandro Tomar, who made history by becoming the world’s oldest sharpshooters. The film revolves around the unusual and rule-breaking journey of two sisters-in-law. The film marks the directorial debut of scriptwriter Tushar Hiranandani.
Meet the real-life dadis with unreal achievements
Saand Ki Aankh stars Bhumi Pednekar and Taapsee Pannu in the lead role. The real dadis, Chadro and Prakashi, appeared in one of the episodes of the show Satyamev Jayate. Chandro Tomar said they started learning shooting when they were in their 60’s. The episodes revealed several tidbits about the life of these two 'dadis'. For instance, Chandro Tomar once competed against the DIG of Delhi Police and won the medal. Reportedly, she has won approximately 25 national championships.
On the work front, Taapsee was last seen in Mission Mangal which also starred Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan in the lead role. The movie collected ₹ 203 Crore at the box office. Bhumi Pednekar will be next seen in Bhoot: Part One- The Haunted Ship, Pati Patni Aur Woh, Takht, Saand Ki Aankh and Bala. Her last movie was Sonchiriya, which starred Sushant Singh Rajput and Manoj Bajpai.
Updated 16:53 IST, October 4th 2019