22-05-2025
‘Maintained Himself': Aditya Pancholi On Sooraj's Comeback With Kesari Veer
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The film follows the real story of a Rajput warrior, Hamirji Gohil, who fights the Tughlaq Empire to protect the Somnath Temple
Sooraj Pancholi is all set to make his acting comeback, nearly three years after, with the upcoming historical action drama, Kesari Veer: The Legends of Somnath. Directed by Prince Dhiman and Kanubhai Chauhan, the film will be hitting the theatres on May 23. Ahead of its release, the makers hosted a grand screening of their film at a theatre in Mumbai, in the presence of several renowned Bollywood celebs. Among all, Sooraj's parents, actor Aditya Pancholi and Zareena Wahab, were also present at the premiere and showered praise on their son's performance.
Speaking to Instant Bollywood, Aditya said, 'I am really proud of him because he maintained himself during the tough times," implying too Sooraj's high-profile case regarding actress Jiah Khan's suicide. However, after a decade-long legal battle, the CBI Special Court acquitted the actor due to a lack of evidence in 2023.
The Race 2 actor added, 'He didn't let all that negativity go into his head. I wish that the audience loves the film and says 'Har Hai Mahadev'."
Veteran actress Zareena Wahab, on the other hand, shared, 'The film was very good and I wish everyone all the best."
Apart from Sooraj, the film also features Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, Akanksha Sharma, Barkha Bisht, Aruna Irani, Bhavya Gandhi and Shiva Rindani in significant roles.
The film follows the real story of a Rajput warrior, Hamirji Gohil (played by Sooraj), who fights the Tughlaq Empire to protect the Somnath Temple. The film highlights his bravery and sacrifice in protecting the temple and the Hindu faith.
Recently, during the trailer launch event of the film, Suniel praised Sooraj for his dedication to the film. The Hera Pheri actor said, 'Sooraj has seen a lot. He now has a second chance. Believe me, Mahadev (Lord Shiva) has given him this opportunity. As you can see in the movie, he is unbelievably good It feels like I'm watching Ahan every time I see him on screen. He has made that kind of effort. And the same sort of affection."
The film will be facing a big Bollywood clash with RajKummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's upcoming comedy entertainer, Bhool Chuk Maaf.
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