Twenty One newcomer Simar Bhatia praises co-star Agastya Nanda, director Sriram Raghavan
Simar Bhatia thanks ‘Ikkis’ director Sriram Raghavan in 2025 gratitude note. Simar is making her acting debut with the film, which also stars Agastya Nanda, late actor Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat in important roles.
Actress Simar Bhatia dedicated a gratitude letter to her co-actor Agastya Nanda and director Sriram Raghavan on December 31, 2025. She is making her acting debut with the war biopic. twenty-one (2026).
Simar’s Instagram post reads, “I don’t even know where to start. I want to step into the new year with gratitude towards those who helped me take my first steps. Starting with my mother. Mother, thank you for teaching me to surrender to the moment, to God, and to faith.” that everything has to be the best (Everything happens for the good). I love you. you are my everything (You are my everything). To my family, thank you for your strength, unwavering support, and more love than I know. For my teachers. I will always be a student. Curious and not afraid to make mistakes.”
It further read, “And then, this movie. An incredibly special blessing. A beginning I couldn’t even pray for. To my director, @sriram.raghavanofficial, it’s an honor to be introduced to the world of cinema by you. Thank you for your gentleness, patience, and love for storytelling. That passion is something I carry forward. Aggie, I have fallen so in love with you. You are truly incredible in this movie. I look forward to seeing the greatness of the world.” Can’t wait to share this journey with you, Lt Arun Khetarpal, thanks for never feeling alone.
“Thank you to our DOP, Anil sir, for finding my best angles before I knew they existed, and to the entire team for making the camera feel like home. ikkisThe people behind the camera, who shaped the world of film, the technicians, the people who decided what silhouette I would wear, what clothes I would wear and which strand of hair would frame my face,
Simar further said, thank you for taking care of me and sharing your laughter so generously.
“This entire experience would not have been possible without one person. Dinu sir, I am very grateful to you for your trust.”
I don’t mean to sound overwhelming, but I can’t help it. ikkis For me it is not just a film. It means I’m finally getting a chance to do the work I’ve dreamed of doing. Your assurance and courage in giving me a start is something I will always respect. Let 2026 be the year of expression. Where we let the people in our lives know that we care about them, that we see them and that we love them,” the actor emphasises.
,ikkis Will be released in theaters on January 1, 2026. Building on what my grandmother told me when I first told her I wanted to be an actor – Mind foundation. matt uchchi” he concluded.
twenty-one It stars Agastya Nanda, late actor Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat and others in lead roles. The film is directed by Sriram Raghavan and produced by Maddock Films.
Agastya played the role of Param Vir Chakra recipient Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal in the film Ikkis, based on the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
