Ankit Siwach On Being A Part Of Farhan Akhtar's 120 Bahadur: 'This Is Not Just A Role...'
Born and raised in Meerut Cantonment, Ankit Siwach grew up surrounded by the influence of the armed forces. Therefore, he says that 120 Bahadur feels personal to him.
Actor Ankit Siwach delivered an emotional and heartfelt moment at the teaser launch of his upcoming film 120 Bahadur, which stars Farhan Akhtar in the lead. 120 Bahadur is a powerful tribute to India's forgotten heroes, and for Ankit, this isn't just a role; it's personal.
Born and raised in Meerut Cantonment, Ankit grew up surrounded by the influence of the armed forces. His personal connection to the military goes deep, with several family members having served in the Indian Army. Speaking at the event, he said, 'Wearing the uniform was always a dream. I was born in Meerut Cantt, raised in that environment, and had a strong emotional connection to the military. This role felt like a long-lived manifestation."
Reflecting on his journey, he recalled how deeply the film Lakshya impacted him during his teenage years, 'I was in Class 11 when I first watched Lakshya. That film planted the seed of this dream. Today, it feels like that vision is coming true, and in the most meaningful way."
Visibly moved by the opportunity, Ankit expressed gratitude to the entire team behind 120 Bahadur by saying, 'Thank you, Razy sir, Farhan sir, Ritesh sir, thank you for believing in me."
120 Bahadur draws inspiration from the real-life heroics of Param Vir Chakra awardee Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, PVC, and the soldiers of Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment. Set against the backdrop of the 1962 Indo-Sino War, the film draws inspiration from the legendary Battle of Rezang La, where acts of unparalleled bravery and sacrifice etched their place in history. The film recounts how 120 Indian soldiers held their ground against overwhelming enemy forces to defend Ladakh with unmatched courage and resolve.
Farhan Akhtar steps into the role of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, undergoing an intense physical and emotional transformation for the part, including rigorous military training and high-altitude acclimatisation to embody the soldier's spirit with authenticity. He returns to acting four years after Toofaan, a sports drama by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.
Directed by Razneesh 'Razy' Ghai, and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar (Excel Entertainment), and Amit Chandrra (Trigger Happy Studios), 120 Bahadur hits theatres on November 21, 2025.
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