The much-anticipated movie “Fighter” has unveiled the character details of its lead actors, Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan. Deepika, who plays the role of Squadron Leader Minal Rathore, also known as Minni, shared a new poster on her Instagram. The poster features her in a uniform, complete with round sunglasses, embodying the fierceness of her character, a Squadron Pilot of the Air Dragons unit.
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The reveal was met with excitement from fans and fellow actors alike, with many commenting with fire emoticons and expressing their anticipation for the film. Some fans even drew parallels between Deepika’s character and Shah Rukh Khan’s character Vikram Rathore from the film “Jawan”, where Deepika had a special appearance.
Hrithik Roshan, on the other hand, introduced his character, Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania, also known as Patty, earlier this week. His character is also a Squadron Pilot from the Air Dragons unit.
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“Fighter” was announced in January 2021 and was initially set for a theatrical release in September 2022. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the pre-production was delayed. The film, which marks the first pairing of Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan, is now slated for release on January 25, 2024, on the eve of Republic Day.
Deepika Padukone recently made headlines as the first Indian actor to be invited to the Academy Museum Gala 2023. She attended the event in a stunning one-shoulder gown at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California.