Bollywood actor Sunil Shetty is set to play the role of a warrior in ‘Kesari Veer’, a film that will bring the untold story of warriors to life, who fought to save Somnath temple from invaders. In a special chat with India today, the actor opened about the importance of making historical films, especially for the younger generation.

“I honestly believe that India is a beautiful country, and we all need to stand up and say that this is my country, my kingdom, and these are my heroes, and their stories. I think in the last few years we have seen many historical films, which are related to them and people are celebrating our history.

He also emphasized that the story is also happening in terms of storytelling. He shared how Gujarat is always known as a place for business, food, family, dandia and celebration, but this is the first time that the story of heroes who stood against the Mughals and fought for their people, temples and even Shiva.

At present, he also discussed the flip-side of telling such stories from the past, which can cause division in the society, something that we saw during ‘Chhawa’. Asked if such films can attack secularism in society, can incite hatred towards a community, “At least our film is not our film. Nothing has been spoken against a community. There is nothing. There is no hatred. There is no hatred. Sanatan Dharma There is no religion about religion and karma. All this boils to sympathize with each other. This is also the beauty of our film, where they did not want outsiders to spread hatred in the country. And this is what the present situation also demands from all of us. ,

On a final note, we asked Sunil Shetty how many films on nationalism or wars are called ‘promotion’ or ‘jingoistics’. After being a part of films like ‘Border’, the actor replied, “I think I am doing my duty to my country. I am an actor in uniform, this is reel or real. How do I see it, from a positive attitude. If someone abuses my motherland, I will never do so.

Kesari Veer will hit theaters on 23 May.