Janhvi Kapoor‘s ‘Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl’ was released five years ago today – August 12, 2020. The actress received a lot of appreciation for her performance in the film. As the film turns 5, the film’s director, Sharan Sharma, took to Instagram to celebrate the occasion. Sharing a still from the film, the filmmaker wrote a heartwarming caption and called the shooting experience “innocent times.”Let’s take a closer look at the celebratory post.
Janhvi celebrates 5 years of ‘Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl’
Sharan Sharma dropped a picture featuring Janhvi Kapoor and Pankaj Tripathi from the movie. Along with the photo, he wrote, “5 years of Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl … a story that will always hold a special place in my heart. I look back on it with happy memories… innocent times… A hard-working, sincere cast & crew came together with no ego, just a shared passion…”
He further expressed, “It almost felt like making a student film. Backed by producers who truly believed in the story and in us… Forever grateful to everyone who was part of this journey.” The actress also reshared the post on her Instagram.
More about ‘Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl’
The film was released on an OTT platform during the COVID pandemic. It was based on the life of Flight Lieutenant Gunjan Saxena, who was an Indian Air Force officer and 1999 Kargil War veteran. Reportedly, she was the first Indian woman responsible for flying a helicopter in a combat zone.
Janhvi Kapoor’s next project
The actress will next feature in ‘Param Sundari’, co-starring Sidharth Malhotra. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on August 29, 2025. After the makers dropped the first trailer, netizens showered love, with some calling it “pure nostalgia.”Directed by Tushar Jalota and backed by Dinesh Vijan, the film is set in the heart of Kerala.
