Mumbai: Actor Janhvi Kapoor recently announced that her upcoming film Gunjan Saxena will skip the theatrical release and will premiere on Netflix.
The actor took to Instagram to share the news. Uploading a poster of the biopic, the Dhadak actor wrote, "#GunjanSaxena - #TheKargilGirl coming soon on Netflix."
Janhvi is all set to bring the story of air force pilot Gunjan Saxena to the screen with her latest project. Helmed by Sharan Sharma, the film stars Janhvi in the titular role and also stars Pankaj Tripathi, Angad Bedi, Vineet Kumar, Manav Vij and Ayesha Raza.
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Karan Johar, who has produced the film under Dharma Productions, said to a leading portal, "Gunjan Saxena is a defining film based on a true story about a woman who showed unparalleled courage, and inspiration to many in the coming years. We are excited to partner with Netflix and share this fearless story about following your heart and your dreams with millions around the world."
The film is one of the many films that were originally scheduled for theatrical release but have opted for digital release, given the lockdown and closure of cinema halls amid the coronavirus pandemic.
