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Farhan Akhtar Recalls Shooting Of 'Lakshya' In Ladakh On 'Mission Frontline'

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Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Film actor, director, and screenwriter Farhan Akhtar get nostalgic about his film 'Lakshya' on the show 'Mission Frontline'. Farhan interacts with Col Bheemaiah P.S. (Commanding officer, 3 Rashtriya Rifle Sena Medal Bar).## Filmmaker Rohit Shetty and Farhan Akhtar will be seen together on the show. Both will be spending a day with the Rashtriya Rifle soldiers and J&K Police's Special Operations Group in Srinagar.## Farhan will be undergoing vigorous weapon training including static firing, neutralizing terrorists in the jungle, along with a search and destroy drill with Rashtriya Rifles. While interacting with Col Bheemaiah P.S., Farhan gets nostalgic about his film 'Lakshya'.## He says: "2003 is when we shot 'Lakshya' so before that I spent a lot of time in Ladakh mainly but now when I am here, I really feel very nostalgic about it. The time that we spent because you became a family and I think of them dearly today and I miss them a lot".## Farhan on weapon handling and firing training said: "Every time you hold this weapon in your hand, it definitely does something to you. When you know the reason behind using this weapon and also in what situation, it fills you with a sense of responsibility".## Farhan also opens up on what amazed him during the rigorous drills and said, "From training with them, to be their buddy, to sharing stories, I've learned this one thing. It is difficult, to sum up the life of a soldier in words. I had to live a day in their life. It's a day that is going to become a part of my stories".## He also said: "I have had an exceptionally interesting experience and I'm really glad I got to do this. It really opened my mind".## 'Mission Frontline' will be starting from January 20 on discovery+.## Stay tuned...

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Rohit Shetty Set To Make OTT Debut With 'Mission Frontline'

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Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) Filmmaker Rohit Shetty, who has entertained audiences with his comedic movies and action thrillers, and also hosted 'Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi'. is all set to entertain viewers with his OTT debut.## Shetty will be seen in the show 'Mission Frontline', which peeps into the lives of armed forces posted on the borders. The show has earlier featured Rana Daggubatti and Sara Ali Khan.## He will step into the shoes of a Special Operations Group soldier and experience how the unit lives and trains in the difficult places they are posted at. The show has been shot at locations in and around Srinagar.## Kunal Kochhar, the show's director, said Rohit Shetty is synonymous with action, so no one else could be more qualified for the job than him. "Rohit Shetty's films reflect patriotism, courage, and vigor and there couldn't be a better fit than him for 'Mission Frontline'", Kochhar said.## Sharing his experience, he added: "It was an absolutely surreal experience to shoot in the picturesque terrains of Srinagar with the special unit and Rohit's presence added so much energy to it. Super excited to see a completely different side of Rohit and we're sure the audience will enjoy watching the show".## 'Mission Frontline' will premiere on January 20 on discovery+.## Stay tuned...

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Mission Frontline Is A Tribute To Jawans' Grit And Spirit: Rana Daggubati

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Actor Rana Daggubati will be seen in the new show of discovery plus 'Mission Frontline'. He says working on the documentary, which highlights the life of jawans of the Border Security Force, has given him a perspective on what goes into guarding our frontiers.## "India's Border Security Force - or the country's first line of defense has no holidays, no breaks and no breathers. If it isn't for those brave-hearts always on their toes, our nation stands at risk. I feel grateful to have been able to meet them, live with them and train with them", Rana said.## "As a civilian and countryman, this experience gave me perspective on what goes into guarding our frontiers, 24/7. These Jawans are our lifeline, our guarantee to sovereignty, and they're the true heroes", the actor added.## Also Read - Discovery Plus Announces Three New Originals, Gets Into OTT Content Creation in India ## "Going by what I experienced in Jaisalmer, Mission Frontline is a tribute to those Jawans' grit and spirit, with the intention to drive home some inspiration and gratitude for our defense forces, whose service we often take for granted", he shared.## The documentary will premiere on discovery+ on January 21. ## On Monday, Rana took to Twitter and shared the promo of the show in which he can be seen experiencing the life of a BSF Jawan and live with them at the Murar Post, Jaisalmer. In the show, he will be seen performing several tasks, including physical training routines and running drills. Rana will also be trained to use weapons, patrolling on a camel, and riding sand scooters. ## Being in the @BSF_India is not easy! Drills, firing, simulated mission, I could feel the rush and a sense of pride! Going through grueling physical training with these heroes was a priceless feeling. #MissionFrontline Premieres 21st Jan on @discoveryplusIN #DiscoveryPlusOriginal pic.twitter.com/9U3O2iglyJ— Rana Daggubati (@RanaDaggubati) January 18, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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Discovery Plus Announces Three New Originals, Gets Into OTT Content Creation in India

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Amid the rise of digital platforms in India, Discovery Plus, after stepping in India in March this year, has announced its foray into creating original content for its streaming service in the country with three new originals featuring the stars like Manoj Bajpayee, Rana Daggubati, Neeraj Pandey, and Randeep Hooda. ## The launch of the originals starting from December 9 has been planned. The line-up includes shows such as "Ladakh Warriors: The Sons Of The Soil" narrated in Hindi by Randeep Hooda, "Mission Frontline" featuring Rana Daggubati, and "Secrets Of Sinauli: Discovery Of The Century" that is presented by filmmaker Neeraj Pandey with Manoj Bajpayee as the host.## "Ladakh Warriors: The Sons Of The Soil" showcases the grueling training of the warriors. It will start streaming on December 9. Talking about the show, Randeep said as quoted by Zee News, "With 'Ladakh Warriors: The Sons of the Soil', we celebrate the snow warriors of India and I couldn't be happier to be associated with a project like this. To be able to lend my voice to take the story of these heroes to the masses is an honor".## "Ladakh! Land of majestic beauty & home to the Snow Warriors. It's an honor to narrate Ladakh Warriors: The Sons of the Soil which showcases the grueling training of these warriors at the highest Regimental Centre in the world @discoveryplusIN #IndiaKeLiye", Hooda tweeted. ## Ladakh! Land of majestic beauty & home to the Snow Warriors. It's an honor to narrate Ladakh Warriors: The Sons of the Soil which showcases the grueling training of these warriors at the highest Regimental Centre in the world @discoveryplusIN #IndiaKeLiye #DiscoveryPlusOriginals pic.twitter.com/4KIQxHhmlK— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) December 3, 2020 ## "Mission Frontline" highlights the life of Military Forces, fighting at the border to keep the country safe. The special episode features actor and producer Rana Daggubati, who will experience the difficult life of a soldier and live with the border men at the Border Security Force, Jaisalmer.## "It was an experience of a lifetime spending a day with and as a BSF Jawan in Jaisalmer. Stories of war & first-hand experiences have left a mark on me and I shall cherish them forever. Thank you @discoveryplusIN for Mission Frontline! #IndiaKeLiye", Rana tweeted.## It was an experience of a lifetime spending a day with and as a BSF Jawan in Jaisalmer. Stories of war & first-hand experiences have left a mark on me and I shall cherish them forever. Thank you @discoveryplusIN for Mission Frontline! #IndiaKeLiye #DiscoveryPlusOriginals pic.twitter.com/tzZLqAYGgS— Rana Daggubati (@RanaDaggubati) December 3, 2020 ## Meanwhile, "Secrets Of Sinauli: Discovery Of The Century" uncovers the mysteries behind the excavations of Sinauli (a village in UP). The show will cover the timeline of the finds, the artifacts, and the people involved across each stage of the discovery.## "Being a part of 'Secrets Of Sinauli: Discovery Of The Century' was enriching in many ways because I got to learn so much more about ancient India. I have been able to see ancient Indian history from a new perspective and to know that this excavation is just the tip of the iceberg, and there is lots more to be discovered in the timeline of Indian history with regards to the Sinauli excavation is certainly exciting", Manoj Bajpayee said. ## I have been able to see ancient Indian history from a new perspective through ‘Secrets of Sinauli: Discovery of the Century’ coming soon on @DiscoveryPlusIn @FridayStorytel1 @neerajpofficial#IndiaKeLiye #DiscoveryPlusOriginals pic.twitter.com/Aufb1NSPNY— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) December 3, 2020 ## Apart from the upcoming three Indian originals, the streaming platform has planned more than 200 shows in the first half of 2021 including the local and global titles. ## Stay tuned...