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Not Agastya Nanda but Varun Dhawan was the first choice for ‘Ikkis’; Sriram Raghavan explains why the change | Hindi Movie News

Agastya Nanda takes center stage in Sriram Raghavan’s ‘Ikkis’, embodying the valiant Arun Khetarpal, a young recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. Originally intended for Varun Dhawan, the role was tailored for Nanda, aligning better with the character’s youthful journey. This film also marks a poignant farewell for Dharmendra, enjoying both critical acclaim and promising…

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Akshay Kumar’s niece Simar Bhatia shares emotional gratitude note for Agastya Nanda, Sriram Raghavan and Ikkis team ahead of her debut, ‘Mann Neevan, Matt Ucchi’ |

Simar Bhatia, Akshay Kumar’s niece and daughter of Alka Bhatia, marked the end of 2025 with an emotional post as she prepares for her acting debut in Ikkis. Sharing behind-the-scenes moments from the film’s sets on December 31, Simar began her note by writing, “2025. I don’t even know where to begin. I want to…

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‘Ikkis’: Bobby Deol dubs for late father Dharmendra to recreate legend’s younger voice – Reports | Hindi Movie News

In what marks his final on-screen appearance, the late veteran actor Dharmendra features in Sriram Raghavan’s war drama, ‘Ikkis’, a biopic on martyr Arun Khetarpal. To maintain the chronological accuracy of the film, Bobby Deol has dubbed for his father’s younger sequences. The 1971 war drama, also starring Agastya Nanda, releases on January 1, 2026….

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Ikkis’: Dharmendra’s ‘pain of leaving his home in Punjab’ and ‘poems’ became part of Agastya Nanda starrer, reveals Sriram Raghavan | Hindi Movie News

In the upcoming biographical war drama ‘Ikkis,’ legendary actor Dharmendra graces the screen with an emotionally charged performance as Brigadier ML Khetarpal, the father of heroic soldier Arun Khetarpal. Under the skillful direction of Sriram Raghavan, the film showcases how Dharmendra’s rich life experiences and deeply poetic soul enrich his portrayal. The news of Dharmendra’s…

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Top 5 NEWS of the day: Shah Rukh Khan gets spotted at a dubbing studio, Salman Khan and Sunny Deol turn emotional at ‘Ikkis’ screening, Ira Khan talks about her body image struggles | Hindi Movie News

On December 23, 2025, Bollywood buzzed: Shah Rukh Khan at Mumbai dubbing studio for ‘King’, Ira Khan shared body image struggles since 2020, Akshay Kumar’s fun Twinkle Khanna birthday post. At ‘Ikkis’ screening, emotional Salman Khan and Sunny Deol honored late Dharmendra. On December 23, 2025, Bollywood stars made headlines, with Shah Rukh Khan spotted…

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‘Ikkis’ director Sriram Raghavan says he would never make a movie like ‘Dhurandhar’; filmmaker adds, ‘It is not our kind of film’ |

Filmmaker Sriram Raghavan expressed his admiration for the box office hit ‘Dhurandhar’ by Aditya Dhar, but firmly stated that he would never venture into a similar filmmaking territory. He appreciates the film’s success and compelling performances; however, he feels that its style does not resonate with his artistic vision or the evolving landscape of thriller…

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‘Gadar’ director Anil Sharma tears up watching ‘Ikkis’, remembers Dharmendra and lauds Agastya Nanda |

‘Ikkis’, starring Agastya Nanda as hero Arun Khetarpal and Dharmendra in his final role as his father, is a touching war drama releasing January 1, 2026. Mumbai preview on Dec 29 moved Anil Sharma, who praised Dharmendra’s grace and the team’s tribute. Dharmendra passed away on Nov 24 at 89. ‘Ikkis’ features Agastya Nanda, grandson…

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‘Ikkis’ screening turns emotional as Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza offer tributes to Dharmendra | Hindi Movie News

A special screening of ‘Ikkis’ was held in Mumbai recently. The evening was filled with emotion and memories as it is the final film of the late and veteran actor Dharmendra. the film also marks the debut of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan’s grandson, Agastya Nanda. Many people from the film industry came to support…

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‘Ikkis’ Mukesh Chhabra appreciates Dharmendra’s ‘grace’ in his last film; ‘You’ve left us with something deeply emotional,’ says in his review |

Ahead of the January 1st release, the makers of ‘Ikkis’ kept a special screening of the movie in Mumbai on December 29. From Salman Khan to Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, and Rekha, several Bollywood stars attended the special premiere. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra was also present at the screening, and after enjoying the cinematic treat,…

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