Farhan Akhtar’s upcoming war drama, ‘120 Bahadur’, remains on schedule for its planned November premiere. Recent updates reveal that Raashii Khanna has been cast for a significant role, bringing the film’s much-talked-about search for this character to a successful close.Read on to know more about this development.Raashii Khanna joins Farhan Akhtar in a pivotal roleThe actress has joined the film and will be seen alongside Farhan. As per Hindustan Times, Raashii has proved herself with ‘The Sabarmati Report’ and ‘Yodha’, two completely different films and characters. The makers of ‘120 Bahadur’ felt that she would be able to hold her ground in a story which is so patriotic and hard-hitting, and bring added depth. More additional facts about it have been kept under wraps for now.Challenging shoot in Ladakh’s extreme conditionsSet for a November 2025 release, ‘120 Bahadur’ was filmed under harsh conditions in Ladakh, at altitudes around 14,000 feet. Earlier reported, the crew endured freezing temperatures, often plunging to minus 5 and even minus 10 degrees Celsius. Committed to authenticity, Farhan immersed himself fully—physically, mentally, and emotionally—to honor this remarkable story.Plot highlights and major cast details‘120 Bahadur’ highlights the heroic Battle of Rezang La from the Indo-China War. In it, Farhan takes on the role of Major Shaitan Singh, a Param Vir Chakra recipient, honored for his selfless bravery and sacrifice in defense of the nation. It is directed by Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar and Amit Chandrra.
