Ae Watan Mere Watan teaser - Karan Johar unveils the braveheart Usha Mehta's saga with Sara Ali Khan in the lead

Today, in anticipation of the trailer reveal for their forthcoming Amazon Original film Ae Watan Mere Watan, Prime Video and renowned filmmaker Karan Johar unveiled a striking teaser. Karan introduces the audience to Usha, a 22-year-old courageous girl who showed immense patriotism and bravery during the 1942 Quit India Movement. She used an underground radio to rally the nation against the British Raj, showcasing the untold stories of some of India's unsung heroes.

Unveling Usha Mehta: The Courageous Hero

Her fearless tale inspires the filmmaker to think of PVC Captain Vikram Batra of Shershaah, who frightened the enemy and gave her life for his country in the Kargil War, and Sehmat Syed of Raazi, who married into the Pakistani army to spy on them.

Check out the teaser below:

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Usha's impact on India's Freedom Movement

In the upcoming historical thriller-drama Ae Watan Mere Watan, you will meet Usha, a young girl whose incredible adventure altered the trajectory of India's freedom fight.

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On World Radio Day, Prime Video announced the release date of Ae Watan Mere Watan, which is February 13, 2024. The motion poster that dropped the date featured Sara Ali Khan as Usha, who used a clandestine radio to rally the country against the British Raj.

In Ae Watan Mere Watan, an inspiring young girl changes the direction of India's freedom war in the fictional story, which chronicles the fascinating story of an underground radio station. It captures the courage, patriotism, sacrifice, and perseverance displayed by the youth of India during the freedom movement, drawing inspiration from the incredible journey of freedom fighter Usha Mehta. The film pays tribute to both the renowned and unknown heroes of the cause.

Behind the scenes

Kannan Iyer and Darab Farooqui wrote Ae Watan Mere Watan. Iyer also directed the film. Starring Sara Ali Khan, the film also features Sachin Khedekar, Abhay Verma, Sparsh Shrivastav, Anand Tiwari, Alexx O'Neil, and a cameo by Emraan Hashmi. 

On March 21, Prime Video will exclusively stream Ae Watan Mere Watan, produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra and developed by Dharmatic Entertainment.

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