Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Agastya Nanda Honored for Portraying Arun Khetarpal
Agastya Nanda is playing the role of a brave soldier named Arun Khetarpal in a movie called Ikkis.
Arun was a real-life hero who fought in a big war in 1971.
He received the highest military honor for his bravery.
Agastya's uncle, Abhishek Bachchan, praised him for his hard work and dedication in portraying Arun.
The movie will show how Arun fought for his country and is remembered as a hero.
It will be released on December 25.
Agastya Nanda is portraying Arun Khetarpal in the upcoming movie Ikkis.
Abhishek Bachchan praised Agastya's dedication and sincerity in bringing the character to life.
Arun Khetarpal was a war hero who received the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his bravery in the 1971 war.
The movie Ikkis is inspired by the life of Arun Khetarpal, India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient.
November 16 marks the death anniversary of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal.
- Who
- Agastya Nanda, Abhishek Bachchan, and Arun Khetarpal
- What
- Agastya Nanda's portrayal of Arun Khetarpal in the movie Ikkis
- When
- The movie is set to release on December 25
- Where
- The events took place during the 1971 war, primarily in the Shakargarh sector
- Why
- To honor the bravery and sacrifice of SLt Khetarpal and to acknowledge Agastya Nanda's dedication
- Name
- Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal
- Birthdate
- October 14, 1950
- Award
- Param Vir Chakra (Posthumous)
- Regiment
- Poona Horse
- Movie
- Ikkis (Twenty One)
- Director
- Sriram Raghavan
- Release Date
- December 25
- Actor
- Agastya Nanda
- Abhishek Bachchan's Role
- Agastya's Uncle and Actor
Sources
‘See you after we sort out the enemy’: Killed in 1971 war, Param Vir Chakra awardee’s story to be retold on silver screen
Abhishek Bachchan Praises Nephew Agastya Nanda's Portrayal Of War Hero Arun Khetarpal In Ikkis: "A Huge Honour"
Abhishek Bachchan calls Agastya Nanda’s dedication to portraying Arun Khetarpal ‘commendable’
Amitabh, Abhishek Bachchan Laud Agastya Nanda's Ikkis On Vijay Diwas: Huge Honour and Responsibility
