Captain India Finally Takes Flight After 5-Year Delay

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In Short: Actor Kartik Aaryan is set to commence filming his upcoming project 'Captain India' in London, with the shoot expected to wrap by the end of October.

Actor Kartik Aaryan is all set to commence the filming of his upcoming project 'Captain India', with his first look finally out now, according to reports from ANI News, The Indian Express, and Aninews.

The film, produced by T-Series’ Bhushan Kumar and Baweja Studios alongside Dopamine Studios, will be directed by Shimit Amin, who previously helmed 'Chak De India!'.

Aaryan shared that the film is an inspiring and thrilling story, with him playing an Indian Air Force pilot who leads a rescue mission, inspired by one of India’s major humanitarian evacuation operations.

Kartik Aaryan's first look from the set has been going viral, and the shoot is set to begin in London, marking the start of the project’s production after a 5-year delay.

What's confirmed

‘Captain India’ is all set to go on the floors in London, with the shoot expected to wrap by the end of October, reported Variety.
Home » News » Kartik Aaryan’s Captain India finally sees light of the day after 2021 announcement; to begin shoot after Sreeleela film schedule » Kartik Aaryan's Captain India, announced in 2021, is finally ready to take off - Know all about the movie and more Kartik Aaryan and Hansal Mehta had announced their next movie, Captain India, back in 2021.

What's still developing

Here’s everything you need to know… When is Captain India going on floors?
(Courtesy - Instagram) Hansal Mehta is no longer associated with the project, and Chak De India!
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This note was shared on social media by Kartik Aaryan, along with a photograph from the set, and the caption, “Ready to fly with the Maverick #ShimitAmin #CaptainIndia (sic).” Captain India was originally announced in 2021 with Hansal Mehta as its director.
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Sources

The Indian Expresslink