Akshaye Khanna was last seen in the movie Sab Kushal Mangal, which was a 2020 release.
Now, after a year the actor is all set to lead in a Zee5 original Film.
Zee5’s 2020 web series State of Siege: 26/11 was a hit amongst the audience and now Zee5 has announced the film State of Siege: Temple Attack and has roped in the lead as well.
Akshaye Khanna will be playing the lead in the State of Siege: Temple Attack as a special task force officer.
While talking about the same, Akshaye shares, “To be able to wear “the uniform” without taking the oath of the ultimate sacrifice. This is a privilege that only an actor is afforded. My only focus during the making has been not to disrespect that privilege.”
“Very rarely have we highlighted the role of the Indian commandos in neutralizing attacks by our enemies. The State of Siege series was designed to give their perspective and contribution. The success of State of Siege: 26/11 encouraged us to tell these stories further and the obvious extension for us was to chronicle the events of the temple attack that shook the nation. Akshaye’s demeanor and craft make him the perfect fit to lead this narrative and we’re more than excited to be partnering with ZEE5 again on this one“, says Abhimanyu Singh, CEO, Contiloe Pictures.
Sundeep Sen who was a consultant on the State of Siege: 26/11 project and the 2nd in Command at the NSG during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks will provide his expertise for this film as well.
On 24th September 2002, a terrorist attack took place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat at Akshardham temple. Over 30 people lost their lives and over 80 were injured as a result of the gruesome, unholy attacks. The National Security Guard (NSG) arrived at the destination, took charge of the situation, successfully killed the terrorists, and ended the siege.