During the trailer launch event of the historical drama, the 54-year-old actor said that he learned about the life and times of Prithviraj through the book ‘Prithviraj Raso’ and realized how little people know about the ruler.
During the trailer launch event of the historical drama, the 54-year-old actor said that he learned about the life and times of Prithviraj through the book ‘Prithviraj Raso’ and realized how little people know about the ruler.
Akshay Kumar on Monday said his upcoming historical film “Prithviraj” is a must-watch for children in schools as it talks about King Prithviraj Chauhan, who has been reduced to “one paragraph” in history. .
Directed by renowned writer-director Chandraprakash Dwivedi, the film features Kumar in the lead role of a ruler.
During the trailer launch event of the historical drama, the 54-year-old actor said that he learned about the life and times of Prithviraj through the book “Prithviraj Raso” and realized how little people know about the ruler.
“I was given a book to read ‘Prithviraj Raso’ by Dr. Saab (Dwivedi). I slowly read the book and realized what a great warrior he was. But when we read about him in history, he was just One paragraph left, Kumar told reporters.
The actor said that “Prithviraj” can best be described as an “educational film” and hopes that the younger generation will watch it for a better understanding of history.
“Today, I want every child not only in India but in the world to watch the film. It is an educational film. You would like to show your children what the story of Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan was. I am extremely proud to work in the film. I wish my mother… if she were here, she would be very proud.” Kumar, who lost his mother last year, said.
The actor also requested the government to arrange screening of the film in schools so that it reaches a wider audience.
Kumar said that “Prithviraj” has been painstakingly researched and describes only “truth”.
“I would also request the government to make it compulsory in school so that children can know about our history, what and how everything happened.
“Everything you see in the film is true, it actually happened. But we don’t know about it and I find it really amusing. Dr. Saab has been researching this for 18 years! He did so much.” Hard work. The film,” he said.
Dwivedi is best known for directing and starring in the television epic “Chanakya” (1991) and the Partition feature film “Pinjar” (2003).
‘Prithviraj’ backed by Yash Raj Films is scheduled to release on June 3.