Ashutosh Gowariker’s period drama ‘Panipat’ first poster is out

Director
Ashutosh Gowariker is all set to narrate the historical Third Battle of Panipat
on the celluloid with his upcoming period drama ‘Panipat’. Starring Arjun
Kapoor as Sadashiv Rao Bhau, the film recounts the events that led up to one of
the mightiest battles ever fought in the history of India.

The film
also stars Sanjay Dutt and Kriti Sanon in the lead roles. Sanjay Dutt plays the
role of Afghan king Ahmed Shah Abdali, the opponent to Arjun’s Sadashivrao in
the third battle of Panipat, which resulted in a huge defeat of the Maratha
army.

Arjun Kapoor took to his social media handles to share the first poster of the film. The actor announced that the film will hit the screens next month on December 6. Sharing the poster, Arjun wrote, “Come Witness The Battle That Changed History, #Panipat. In Cinemas December 6th.”

Arjun has
put all his effort into the project, from going through heavy workout routines
for building his physique and even shaving his head bald.

Produced by
Sunita Gowariker and Rohit Shelatkar, ‘Panipat’ will hit the screens on
December 6 this year. Veteran actress Padmini Kolhapure will also play a
pivotal role in the film. Ajay Atul is composing the music for the film and the
songs will be written by Javed Akhtar.