Fighter: Siddharth Anand Crafts 7-Day Ambitious Shoot Built Over 5-Acre Land for Hrithik Roshan’s Airstrike Sequence
Director Siddharth Anand has completed a challenging seven-day shoot with actor Hrithik Roshan for an important scene in their upcoming film Fighter. The sequence depicts a gripping airstrike led by Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania, played by Roshan. This intense shoot took place on a specially-built set over a sprawling five-acre land at Mumbai’s SRPF Grounds.
Drawing inspiration from a real Indian Air Force airstrike, Siddharth Anand meticulously recreated the high-stakes drama with the help of his talented team. The art director, Rajat Poddarr, skillfully designed the set, taking references from pictures of the real location. The set had to portray a snow-clad town housing an enemy facility, and the art department creatively crafted the scene accordingly.
To achieve the desired effect, the production design team used a chemical in close-up shots that, when mixed with water, gave the appearance of snow. For the wide-angle shots, they utilized salt to convincingly depict snow. The set, which took a month to build, served as the backdrop for Hrithik Roshan’s character leading a heroic mission alongside his team, flying Mirage 2000s over the terrorist camp to demolish it.
Speaking about the shoot, a source revealed, The entire set took a month to build, after which Siddharth and the actor filmed the scene in April 2023. The sequence sees Hrithik’s character lead the mission as his team and he fly Mirage 2000s over the terrorist camp and demolish it.
Fighter, directed by Siddharth Anand and presented by Viacom18 Studios in association with Marflix Pictures, is one of the most highly anticipated films of the coming year. Starring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor in lead roles, the movie promises a thrilling blend of action and patriotic fervour. Karan Singh Grover, Akshay Oberoi, and Sanjeeda Sheikh also play pivotal roles in the film.
Fans can catch Fighter in theaters on January 25, 2024. The film is expected to provide an exhilarating cinematic experience showcasing breathtaking aerial action and a captivating storyline.
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Fighter, helmed by Siddharth Anand, is all set to soar high with its upcoming trailer launch. The film promises to deliver an adrenaline-pumping narrative coupled with stellar performances, making it a must-watch for audiences craving thrilling action and entertainment.
Stay tuned for more updates on Fighter, including the highly anticipated trailer that will surely leave fans eager for the film’s release.
