Ikkis: Who is Brigadier Khwaja Mohammed Naseer, played by Jaideep Ahlawat in Sriram Raghavan directorial Dharmendra’s last film?
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Jaideep Ahlawat Transforms as Pakistani Brigadier in Sriram Raghavan's 'Ikkis'

  • Jaideep Ahlawat portrays Brigadier Khwaja Mohammed Naseer, a Pakistani army officer, in Sriram Raghavan's film 'Ikkis'.
  • Naseer hosted Brigadier M. L. Khetarpal (Dharmendra), father of Indian war hero Second Lt. Arun Khetarpal, in 2001.
  • The film reveals Naseer's emotional confession to Khetarpal about shooting Arun during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.
  • 'Ikkis' is based on the true story of Second Lt. Arun Khetarpal, the youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient.
  • Dharmendra plays Brigadier M. L. Khetarpal, and Agastya Nanda plays Arun Khetarpal in the movie.

Why It Matters: 'Ikkis' explores the poignant true story of war, sacrifice, and an unexpected connection between adversaries.

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