Archive · 20 May 2025
Randeep Hooda to Star in War Drama 'Operation Khukri'
A new movie called 'Operation Khukri' is being made about a real-life rescue mission.
Randeep Hooda will play Major General Raj Pal Punia, who led the mission.
In 2000, Indian soldiers were trapped for 75 days in Sierra Leone.
The movie will show the brave soldiers who refused to give up.
It is based on a book about this heroic mission.
The story is about courage and sacrifice.
Randeep Hooda will star in the film 'Operation Khukri'.
The film is based on a real-life Indian Army rescue mission.
The events took place in Sierra Leone in 2000.
The film portrays a 75-day standoff.
Hooda will play Major General Raj Pal Punia.
- Who
- Randeep Hooda will play Major General Raj Pal Punia.
- What
- A film based on the 'Operation Khukri' rescue mission.
- When
- The events took place in 2000.
- Where
- Sierra Leone, West Africa.
- Why
- To depict the bravery and sacrifices of Indian soldiers.
- Actor
- Randeep Hooda
- Film Title
- Operation Khukri
- Subject
- Indian Army rescue mission in Sierra Leone
- Source Material
- 'Operation Khukri: The Untold Story of the Indian Army’s Bravest Peacekeeping Mission Abroad'
- Character Played By Randeep Hooda
- Major General Raj Pal Punia
- Year of Events
- 2000
- Setting
- Sierra Leone, West Africa
