Sunny Deol's Gadar 2 Returns to The Big Screen for Deaf Audience One Year After Release
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2024-08-03 09:57 GMT
Zee Studios, in association with - India Signing Hands, is thrilled to announce the re-release of the blockbuster film, Gadar 2, just in time for its first anniversary. The superhit sequel, which captured the hearts of millions across the nation last year and became one of the highest-grossing Hindi movies of all time, is set to return to the silver screen.
In a pioneering move to make cinema accessible to all, Gadar 2 will be screened with Indian Sign Language (ISL) interpretation for the benefit of Deaf audiences. Zee Studios is delighted to collaborate on an initiative to screen the film at select PVR cinemas nationwide, providing an immersive cinematic experience for differently-abled audiences. When India Signing Hands (ISH News), a Mumbai-based organization founded by Mr. Alok Kejriwal (Deaf) to provide accessibility solutions for the Deaf, approached Zee Studios, they were more than thrilled to participate!
Set against the backdrop of the third Indo-Pakistan war of 1971, the film follows the heroic journey of Tara Singh (Sunny Deol) as he crosses the border to rescue his son, Charanjeet (Utkarsh Sharma) while battling all odds. Commenting on this re-release, Umesh Kr Bansal, CBO, Zee Studios stated, “Gadar 2 is a film that resonates with the core of every Indian. We are delighted to bring it back to the big screen, 1 year later, for a meaningful initiative. Making cinema accessible for all is a priority for us, and we are proud to partner with India Signing Hands to make this happen.”
Sunny Deol, who returns as the iconic Tara Singh, added, “Gadar 2 is a film that has, and always will have, a special place in my heart. So, it’s overwhelming to see the continued love and support from audiences 1 year after its release. This re-release with Indian Sign Language interpretation will allow the film to touch the hearts of even more audiences this time.”
Ameesha Patel, who reprises her role as Sakina, said, “Being a part of the Gadar films has been an incredible journey for me. It feels great to be able to bring the story of Sakina back on the big screen for a special audience that does not get enough opportunities to fully enjoy cinema as the rest of us, and I hope this initiative will inspire other filmmakers to make cinema more inclusive and accessible.”
Alok Kejriwal, the founder and CEO of ISH News, expressed his gratitude to Zee Studios for their understanding and empathy towards the accessibility needs of the Deaf community in the entertainment sector.
Gadar 2 will be screened with Indian Sign Language interpretation on Sunday, August 4th at select PVR cinemas in all major cities across India.