Ahead of 'Ae Watan Mere Watan', Sara Ali Khan discusses her love for history, playing freedom fighter Usha Mehta, and what the Gen-Z could learn from the Indian national struggle.

Sara Ali Khan, who read History at Columbia University, sees lessons for today’s youth in the Indian freedom struggle. Her upcoming film, Ae Watan Mere Watan, is premiering on Prime Video on March 21.

It unfurls the fascinating history of Congress Radio, also known as Azad Radio, an underground radio station that stoked the heady flames of the Quit India Movement in 1942, fighting back imperial propaganda and mobilising the masses without the aid of hashtags and phones.

It was organised by a band of inspired amateurs, led by Usha Mehta, a 22-year-old student and political activist from Bombay’s Wilson College. It’s Mehta’s spirit and ingenuity that Sara has attempted to embody in Ae Watan Mere Watan.

“She was one of the countless female heroes who contributed to India’s freedom with their courage and sacrifice,” says the actor.

Also Read: Sara Ali Khan Interview: On ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’, books and freedom of speech
https://www.thehindu.com/entertainmen...

#saraalikhan #bollywood #aewatanmerewatan

Thank you for watching our video!

You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6

Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more.

You can also download our apps:
Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi
iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4

The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz

Follow us:
Twitter:   / the_hindu  
Instagram:   / the_hindu