Pippa teaser out; Ishaan Khatter plays young soldier in 1971 Bangladesh war

The teaser of Ishaan Khatter starrer Pippa was unveiled on Monday. The film, directed by Raja Krishna Menon, is based on the India-Pakistan war of 1971 that led to the liberation and birth of Bangladesh. Apart from Ishaan, Pippa also stars Mrunal Thakur, Priyanshu Painyuli and Soni Razdan.

The teaser shows Ishaan as a young brigadier, who played a vital role fighting the war on the eastern front as a part of the 45th Cavalry tank squadron.

Pippa is based on The Burning Chaffees written by Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta.

Ishaan took to Instagram, where he shared a glimpse of the teaser and wrote: "Pippa in cinemas December 2nd, 2022. On the momentous occasion of our country's 75th Independence Day - presenting a glimpse from a film we've collectively put our heart, gut and soul into.”

Pippa, produced by Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP and Roy Kapur Films, is now bound for theatres on December 2, 2022, a week earlier than previously announced.

Producer Ronnie Screwvala said, "Pippa set in 1971 against the backdrop of one of the largest refugee migrations in modern history that then led to the liberation and formation of a Country is a story that must be told and we can't wait to unravel the scale of this epic movie to audiences world-wide on 2nd December 2022"

"The Bangladesh Liberation War is often heralded as the only 'just war' in history because it was fought to save lives and to free a nation. We are honoured to bring audiences this inspiring story of the birth of Bangladesh, through the incredible journey of an Indian family on the frontlines," producer Siddharth Roy Kapur added.