The trailer of Panipat which was released a few days ago has received huge appreciation from the film fraternity. The video promises a grandeur and compelling storytelling on the big screen.
Now, the makers of the upcoming historical period drama have released a new poster of the film today. The poster introduces veteran actress Padmini Kolhapure as “Gopika Bai”. Gopika Bai was the daughter of Bhikaji Naik Raste of Wai, near Pune. She was married to Balaji Bajirao (later called Nanasaheb Peshwa) played by Mohnish Bahl in the film.
Panipat is Padmini Kolhapure’s first film in seven years. She was last seen in 2013 movie Phata Poster Nikla Hero.
Arjun Kapoor who is playing Sadashiv Rao Bhau, the Senapati (commander-in-chief) of Maratha Army at the Third Battle of Panipat took to his social media account to share the poster. He captioned the post as Gopika Bai – The keys to the kingdom lie in the heart of the Queen. #PanipatLook #Panipat #Dec6″
Gopika Bai – The keys to the kingdom lie in the heart of the Queen. #PanipatLook #Panipat #Dec6@duttsanjay @kritisanon @KolhapureP @AshGowariker #SunitaGowariker @RohitShelatkar @Shibasishsarkar @agppl @visionworldfilm @RelianceEnt @ZeeMusicCompany pic.twitter.com/kY53Qpviq9
— arjunk26 (@arjunk26) November 8, 2019
Ashutosh Gowariker’s magnum opus period drama is based on the Third Battle of Panipat that took place on 14 January 1761 at Panipat between a northern expeditionary force of the Maratha Empire and invading forces of the King of Afghanistan, Ahmad Shah Abdali.
The Maratha warriors were defeated in the battle which is considered as one of the largest and most eventful fought battles in the 18th century. Abdali was supported by two Indian allies— the Rohilla Afghans of the Doab, and Shuja-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Awadh.
The film features Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Kapoor, and Kriti Sanon in the lead roles while Padmini Kolhapure, Mohnish Bahl and Zeenat Aman also appear in pivotal roles. Sanjay Dutt plays the Afghan King Ahmad Shah Abdali while Kriti Sanon appears as Parvati Bai, wife of Sadashiv Rao Bhau played by Arjun Kapoor.
Produced by Sunita Gowariker under her banner AGPPL in association with Rohit Shelatkar’s company, Vision World, Panipat is slated to hit the cinema halls on 6 December this year.