As Bollywood star Akshay Kumar prepares for the release of Sky Force, which also marks the debut of Veer Pahadia as Indian Air Force officer T Vijaya, the actor shared his thoughts on history. He said there is a need to amend history books given how we study figures like Akbar and Aurangzeb but rarely focus on their unsung heroes.
In an interview with News 18, Akshay Kumar addressed the absence of T Vijaya’s sacrifice from Indian textbooks, highlighting that such stories need to be discussed more widely. He pointed out that history books should be updated to include the bravery and sacrifice of Indian Army soldiers.
He mentioned that he deliberately chooses roles that focus on these unknown heroes, as people are often unaware of their contributions due to the lack of in-depth exploration in their stories.
The actor also said, “History books need to be corrected. A lot of things need to be fixed there. We read about Akbar or Aurangzeb but not about our own heroes. It is necessary to mention them.”
Akshay highlighted the countless stories of bravery of the Indian Army and said that many have been awarded the Param Vir Chakra. According to Akshay, these unsung heroes should be included in the history books to ensure that future generations know about their sacrifice and leadership.
Meanwhile, Sky Force, produced by Dinesh Vijan, also stars Sara Ali Khan as Veer Pahadia’s love interest. Nirmat Kaur and Sharad Kelkar will also be seen in lead roles in the film. Set to release globally on January 24, 2025, Sky Force will release in theaters during the Republic Day weekend.
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