While talking of the film, Sandeep says that the film reviews say that Kiara had really less scenes in the film and her character was “reduced” to just playing the girlfriend of Captain Vikram Batra. But to this the writer had a different point of view, where he said it was just the perfect timing and role to capture the ‘essence’ of their relationship, considering how little time Dimple and Vikram had actually spent with each other.

In an interview with News18 Sandeep said, “When I was doing my research, and I interacted with Dimple, she said that Captain Batra and she knew each other for four years but the time they spent together was just about 40 days. I think that we have captured the essence of those 40 days, which means a lot to the wonderful lady whom I have a lot of respect. It is the essence of her feelings that is coming through the way Kiara has played the character, and that’s what’s really sticking to people.”

He then added, “So I do not think there was a need to add anything. It’s just the right amount. She is a very integral part of Captain Vikram Batra’s life, you cannot tell his story without his relationship with Dimple, and without what he did in the war. I think what we have done is struck the right balance. There are also so many views, which are just the contrary and they are saying that it is a perfect blend of his personal life and his life as a soldier.”

This depicts that the screenplay writer has done a lot of homework on the life of Captain Batra, for making this film the way it is.

Pawandeep Rajan was declared the winner of this season LIVE midnight, along with Arunita Kanjilal and Sayli Kamble ending up as the runner-ups.

Even after multiple criticisms over the last few weeks of this season, the show delivered its mettle by impressing the audiences in their grand finale episode.

Being hosted by Jay Bhanushali and Aditya Narayan, the episode had its current judges Anu Malik, Himesh Reshammiya, and Sonu Kakkar seen performing too.

In the guest appearances, Siddharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani were seen promoting their recent release ‘Shershaah’ whereas Disha Parmar and Nakul Mehta came to grace the show with their most awaited ‘Bade Acche Lagte Hai 2’.

Cheering the contestants, on the list were too, accomplished singers like Javed Ali, Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, and Sukhvinder Singh.

As expressed by the makers, Indian Idol Season 12 could have easily stretched for few more months as the ratings proved that people were still hooked to this season after multiple extensions.

While already marking an era with this season that the other reality shows will look up to, it would be thrilling to watch what the upcoming Indian Idol season will have to offer.

Until the next time, Stay tuned to this space for more such updates on what’s making the buzz.

Kiara shared her excitement and said, “It’s one of the best birthday presents I have gotten so far. I am excited as well as nervous to work with renowned and experienced names of our film fraternity. I am eagerly waiting to begin the shoot and hoping that this incredible opportunity is translated wonderfully on screen!”

The film will be directed by Shankar and the film will also be released in 3 languages – Telugu, Tamil, Hindi.
Kiara will soon be seen on “Shreshah” alongside her rumoured boyfriend Sidharth Malhotra. The duo recently launched the trailer for the film in Kargil. The film is based on the Kargil martyr Captain Vikram Batra. He was martyred while fighting for the country during the 1999 Kargil War with the Pakistani Army at the age of 24. He was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his valour.

The director of the movie Vishnuvardhan “Shershah” earlier told PTI, “Everything is transparent. I don’t think it will hurt anyone’s sentiment as the intention was, to be honest. The support from the family and the Indian Army was immense. Besides, we have NOCs (no objection certificate) from them and we had two army personnel present on the sets.”