Ae Watan Mere Watan teaser: Sara Ali Khan transforms into a freedom fighter

Ahead of India’s 74th Republic Day celebrations, Prime Video launched the first-look of the upcoming Amazon Original movie, Ae Watan Mere Watan, an inspiring tribute to the fearless heroes of India’s struggle for freedom. A Dharmatic Entertainment Production, the movie is being produced by Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta, with Somen Mishra serving as the co-producer.

The first look of Sara Ali Khan from the Prime Video original movie was unveiled on Monday. She dons a new, unseen look for her role. Sara plays the character of a valiant freedom fighter in the film directed by Kannan Iyer. It is said to be a thriller-drama inspired by true events.

The Ae Watan Mere Watan teaser shows Sara in a retro look from the pre-Independence era. She is seen in a sari, pulling down all curtains in a room before she sits down to assemble a radio-like device. After she sets it up, she says, “The British feel they have curbed the Quit India movement. Lekin azad awazein qaid nahi hoti. Ye ha Hindustan ki awaz, Hindustan me kahin se, kahin pe Hindustan mein (Free voices cannot be held captive. This is Hindustan's voice, from somewhere in the country).” Soon, a loud banging on the door interrupts her speech and a shocked look covers her face.

Speaking on her character Sara said , "Working with Kannan Iyer sir is a sheer privilege as he is so passionate and emotionally invested in this story himself. And while of course it is very challenging to essay a character that is vastly different from anything that I’ve done before, it is a project I’m going to work really hard on. And most importantly, I’m going to cherish every day that I get to play an enigmatic freedom fighter.”

As per the description, Ae Watan Mere Watan, follows the intrepid journey of a college girl in Bombay who goes on to become a freedom fighter. The film is set against the backdrop of Quit India Movement in 1942 and tells the story of the courage, patriotism, sacrifice and resourcefulness of the youth of India.