Actress Deepika Padukone, who recently made waves with her appearance on 'Koffee With Karan', has revealed the character name she portrays in her upcoming action flick 'Fighter', starring alongside actor Hrithik Roshan.
In the movie, Deepika embodies Squadron Leader Minal Rathore, known by her call sign 'Minni'.
Her role as a Pilot in the Air Dragons unit showcases resilience and bravery, marking her debut as a helicopter pilot, breaking boundaries while showcasing her exceptional acting skills.
Taking to her social media, she unveiled an exclusive look and captioned it, “Squadron Leader Minal Rathore. Call Sign: Minni. Designation: Squadron Pilot. Unit: Air Dragons."
Her character epitomizes strength, resolve, and the indomitable spirit of a true 'Fighter'.
Previously, Hrithik had shared the first look of his character from the much-anticipated film.
He took to social media, introducing his character Patty a.k.a Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania, writing, "Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania. Call Sign: Patty. Designation: Squadron Pilot. Unit: Air Dragons. Fighter Forever. #Fighter #FighterOn25thJan #FighterMovie”.
‘Fighter’, directed by Siddharth Anand, known for 'War' and 'Bang Bang!', chronicles Hrithik's journey as Patty, aiming to become India's top Fighter pilot.
The movie brings together Hrithik and Deepika for the first time, building anticipation for their chemistry and individual performances, promising an engaging display of their acting prowess.
Presented by Viacom18 Studios in collaboration with Marflix Pictures, the film is slated to hit theaters on January 25, 2024, coinciding with India's 75th Republic Day celebrations.
(With Agency Inputs)
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