Gumla: The martyrdom of Indian Army martyr and Param Vir Chakra winner Albert Ekka, who hails from Jari block of Gumla district, will now be seen on the big screen. Due to his bravery and sacrifice in the Indo-Pak war of 1971, he received the country’s highest military honor. The shooting of the film Battle of Gangasagar dedicated to his life and bravery has been started from his native village Jari. Actor Vardaan Puri is playing the role of Albert Ekka in the film. Who is the grandson of famous actor Amrish Puri. Actress Sakshi Mokdan will play the role of Albert Ekka’s wife in the film. The producers of the film are HVJ Media and Myradha Motion Pictures. The director and screenwriter is Sumant Raturi. Who has written books on historical war coverage and stories of heroic tales.
It’s not a film, it’s a tribute
Director Sumant Raturi says that my father used to cover the wars of 1962, 1965 and 1971. I came to know about Albert Ekka while reading old reports written by him. His story was so inspiring that I decided to make a film on it. This is not just a film, but a tribute to those brave soldiers whose bravery is known to very few people.
Vardaan Puri told that he feels deep pride and responsibility in playing this character. He said that Albert Ekka is the real hero not only of Jharkhand or Gumla but of entire India. It is the priority of all of us to bring the story of his bravery and sacrifice on screen with the right emotions.
Who is Albert Ekka?
Albert Ekka was born on 27 December 1942 in Jari village of Gumla district. In 1962, he joined the Indian Army. He showed unparalleled bravery in the India-Pakistan war on 3 December 1971. Despite being injured, Ekka attacked many enemy positions, tore into enemy bunkers and faced machine guns. Saved the lives of many of his fellow soldiers by killing many Pakistani soldiers. For this bravery and sacrifice, after the war, the government posthumously honored him with Param Vir Chakra. The commencement of shooting of the film in his sacred land Jari village is a symbol of the fact that not only his bravery will be remembered, but the coming generations will know which martyr their land had given birth to.
Film Battle of Gangasagar, essence, purpose and significance
The film will not only depict the battle of Ekka, but also the story of bravery and sacrifice of those 14 guards who were involved in the 1971 war. With whom he lost his life for India. Preparations are underway to show the surrounding fire pits, bunkers, fields and difficult war situations in a lively manner on screen. The director says that this film will give the message of patriotism, sacrifice and bravery to the youth. He has expressed hope that people will feel proud after watching this film and will take inspiration from his story.
This goal should reach every Indian
With the acting of Vardaan Puri and Sakshi Mokdan, the screenplay based on true events, authentic village-soil locations and preparation of war scenes, Battle of Gangasagar is going to be an emotional, inspirational and glorious film. The aim of the film is that the story of brave soldiers like Albert Ekka should reach every Indian and his name should be remembered a hundred times.
