Today, October 15, Akshay Kumar launched his upcoming flick Gorkha. Major General Ian Cardozo, a combat hero of the Indian Army’s Gorkha Regiment, will be played by Akshay Kumar.
Akshay Kumar announced his latest flick Gorkha on his social media account. The film is based on the life of Indian Army combat hero Major General Ian Cardozo, who served in the renowned Gorkha Regiment. In the film, directed by Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan and produced by Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma, the actor will play the lead role.
IN GORKHA, AKSHAY KUMAR WILL PLAY A WAR HERO
Akshay Kumar, who was most recently seen in Bell Bottom, has now confirmed Gorkha as his next project. He shared the news with his fans and followers on Instagram.
“Sometimes you come across stories so inspiring that you just want to make them. #Gorkha – on the life of legendary war hero, Major General Ian Cardozo is one such film. Honored to essay the role of an icon and present this special film. Directed By – @sanjaypuransinghchauhan Written By – @neeraj.yadav911 & @sanjaypuransinghchauhan Produced By – @aanandlrai & #HimanshuSharma @cypplofficial #CapeOfGoodFilms #IanCardozo (sic),” wrote Akshay Kumar.
MAJOR GENERAL IAN CARDOZO: WHO IS HE?
In Gorkha, Akshay Kumar will play Major General Ian Cardozo. In addition to being handicapped, he was a former Indian Army officer who led a battalion and a brigade. Due to a military injury, Major General Ian Cardozo is a paraplegic.
Apart from Gorkha, Akshay Kumar will be featured in Rohit Shetty’s cop drama Sooryavanshi, Aanand L Rai’s Raksha Bandhan, Ram Setu, Bachchan Pandey, Prithviraj, Atrangi Re, and more films in the near future.
