'It's For The Love Of The Country'

Farhan Akhtar is incredibly proud of his latest film, 120 Bahadur, and he has every reason to be.

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Though it's getting mixed reviews and is struggling at the box office, the army itself gives the film a thumbs up.

"The things we take for granted as Indians come at such a heavy price. Those who safeguard our sovereignty are incredibly brave, courageous and selfless, and they need to be remembered,"

What brought your attention to this Param Vir Chakra winner Shaitaan Singh?

Director Razneesh Ghai (Razzy) is an army kid.

His father served in the army, his brother is currently serving in the army.

He grew up with this story, hearing it from his father first and then his brother, because this Battle of Rezang La is something that's taught in the army.

I had heard the name Shaitaan Singh, but that was about it. I didn't know anything more.

He was an incredibly powerful, heroic man; I'm genuinely surprised his story had not been filmed earlier. Chetan Anand's Haqeeqat touched upon the same battle. It was a larger war and the India-China aspect was played up more.

But this was focused on the battle, on Charlie Company and on Shaitaan Singh Bhati.

I like the fact that Razzy was telling the story the way he did. I also like the way Rajeev Menon, who's written the screenplay, structured it, with the narrator being the radio operator.

Action Director Marek Svitek had done All Quiet On The Western Front.

How closely were you involved with the making of the film?

As much as a producer is.

The director shares his casting options with you and you go through all of that stuff together. And whenever Razneesh needed me...

He was very focused. He made a film called Dhaakad earlier.

What is your hope and aspiration for this important film?