Apoorva Lakhia acquires rights of book chapter on Galwan combat, to turn into a film

Apoorva Lakhia: Called India’s Most Fearless 3, a dramatic chapter from the book of the same name which chronicles the famous battle on Galwan heights, will figure in a Bollywood film to be directed by well-known Director Apoorva Lakhia.

The famous hand-to-hand combat on June 14, 2020, delivered a resounding slap to the might of the Chinese military. It has now assume centerstage in the cinema world. The Director has bought the rights to a dramatic chapter from the book titled India’s Most Fearless -3, written by senior TV journalist Shiv Aroor and print journalist Rahul Singh.

For the record, both the authors are known for their writings on military affairs.

Brave soldiers fight mighty Chinese

The chapter would be adapted into a film by Apoorva. The chapter narrates in detail the story involving 200 Indian soldiers who reportedly defended their territory against a well-trained Chinese Liberation Army contingent comprising 1200 soldiers.

According to reports, the story and screenplay will be adapted for the film by Suresh Nair in association with Chintan Gandhi and Chintan Shah, who will also write the dialogues.

Human side of the battle

When asked about this development, authors Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh shared in a joint statement, “The Galwan incident is an episode that saw the Indian army suffer terrible loss but they also inflicted an unforgettable wound on a treacherous adversary. We are delighted that our account of the incident – the only first-hand telling of what really happened and the incredible human side of the battle – is now in the very able hands of Apoorva Lakhia for a film that we know will be worthy of those who fought, fell and lived to tell.”

Apoorva Lakhia said, “It is my great honour that both Shiv and Rahul trust me with their book. I am excited to bring the accounts of our brave Indian Soldiers who fought with fists, clubs and stones to protect what is theirs under freezing temperatures and against tremendous odds in turn sacrificing their lives for their motherland.”

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