'What a Way to End the Year': Janhvi Kapoor Praises the Emotional Depth of 'Amaran'
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Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi's film Amaran has emerged as one of the most-viewed Tamil movies of 2024. The narrative centres around the real-life account of Major Mukund Varadarajan, a commissioned officer in the Rajput Regiment of the Indian Army. He was posthumously honoured with the Ashoka Chakra for his bravery during an anti-terrorist operation while serving with the 44th Rashtriya Rifles Battalion in Jammu and Kashmir. Following its release on OTT platforms, Amaran has received enthusiastic acclaim from both audiences and critics. Recently, Janhvi Kapoor has also expressed her admiration for the film.
Janhvi Kapoor reviews Amaran
On December 31, Janhvi Kapoor utilized her Instagram story to share a still from the film Amaran, which stars Sai Pallavi and Sivakarthikeyan. The actress selected this film as her final cinematic experience of the year 2024.
In her commendation of the film, Janhvi expressed, "I may be late to this, but what a magical, poignant, and moving piece of cinema. What a remarkable way to conclude the year—by watching the most heartwarming and heart-wrenching film of the year."
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More about Amaran
This biographical war film centres on the life of Major Mukund Varadarajan, an Indian soldier who sacrificed his life during the 2014 Qazipathri Operation in Kashmir. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of this operation, where Major Varadarajan commanded a contingent of soldiers in their conflict with Pakistan. The storyline explores Mukund's personal journey of self-discovery and his ability to motivate his team.
Sivakarthikeyan portrays Major Mukund Varadarajan, while Sai Pallavi plays his wife, Indhu Rebecca Varghese. The film also features notable performances by Rahul Bose and Bhuvan Arora in significant roles.
Amaran is significantly inspired by the book series India's Most Fearless: True Stories of Modern Military Heroes, authored by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh, which features a chapter dedicated to Major Mukund. The film premiered in theatres in October 2024 and is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
Janhvi Kapoor's work front
On the professional front, Janhvi was recently seen in Devara Part 1 co-starring Jr. NTR. She has Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari co-starring Varun Dhawan and Param Sundari with Sidharth Malhotra in the pipeline.
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