Mumbai, Nov. 28 -- Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films' 'Ikkis' brings to the big screen the extraordinary true story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal - India's youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient, portrayed by Agastya Nanda. But beyond its epic scale, its sweeping wartime canvas, and its gripping storytelling, lies an emotional core shaped by one man: legendary actor Dharmendra. Lost forever to Bollywood on November 24, but immortalized sensitively by Vijan in 'Ikkis'.

In a heartfelt moment, Dharamji gifts 'Ikkis' a moving poem, "Aj bhi ji karda hai, Pind apne nu jaanwa." A single line that carries the weight of longing, the warmth of one's roots, and the unbreakable bond a soldier shares with his home. Dharamji was no stranger to war films...