Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal who gave the first big hit of the year 2019, ‘Uri- The Surgical Strike’ will next be seen as Udham Singh in Shoojit Sircar’s next. The film will be a biopic based on the life of revolutionary freedom fighter Udham Singh.
The rebellious freedom fighter Udham Singh assassinated Michael O’Dwyer, former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab of British India in 1940, to avenge the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
The director praised the Uri star and said that he is very excited to work with him. He said, “If you look at Vicky’s track record, he is taking brave steps and making some really fabulous choices. I wanted an actor who is ready to give his heart and soul to the film. Plus, he is a Punjabi boy and my film is the story of a Punjabi man. So, in many ways, he turned out to be the obvious choice.”
The actor is also quite delighted to work with the ‘October’ director. He said, “It’s a surreal feeling because it’s like a dream come true as I am finally getting to work with him. I have always been a big admirer of how Shoojit sir looks at his stories. The way he is looking at the character (Udham Singh) and the world is extraordinary as well as beautiful,” said the actor.
“Plus, it’s also a big honour for me that finally, I am going to be directed by him. Honestly, that’s something that will take time to sink in,” Vicky added.
The film will go on floors next month and will release in 2020.