It's finally here. After teasing fans with posters, first look and teasers, the team of Sam Bahadur released the trailer of the film on Tuesday. The period film is based on the legendary Sam Manekshaw, India's first charismatic war hero who played a crucial role in the India-Pakistan war in 1971. The titular role is being played by Vicky Kaushal who collaborates with director Meghna Gulzar once again after Raazi. The film also stars Fatima Sana Shaikh as late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Sam Bahadur also features Sanya Malhotra as Silloo, Sam's wife.
The trailer shows Vicky transforming himself into Sam Manekshaw, complete with his distinctive handlebar moustache and typical style of walking. The trailer has several powerful dialogues which shows Sam's role in shaping the Indian Army post independence. The film is set in the late 1960s and early '70s.
Watch Sam Bahadur trailer here
Earlier on Monday, taking to Instagram, Vicky wrote along with a new poster, “This is the story about the man, who dedicated his life to the Indian Army, to the nation. Trailer out tomorrow! Sam Bahadur in cinemas 1.12.2023. "
More about Sam Bahadur the film
Written by Bhavani Iyer, Shantanu Shrivastava and Meghna Gulzar, Sam Bahadur was shot in Punjab, Kashmir and Delhi, among other locations. It is produced by Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP Movies, who had also backed Vicky's blockbuster Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019). Sam Bahadur will clash at the box office with Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna-starrer Animal.
Who was Sam Manekshaw?
Sam Bahadur is based on the life of India’s first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. His career in the army spanned over four decades and five wars. He was the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal. Manekshaw played a crucial role in the Indian victory when it went to war with Pakistan in 1971. The war led to the creation of Bangladesh.