With a story like Raag Desh, researching all points of view were crucial: Amit Sadh

Amit Sadh plays Lt.Col Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon in Tigmanshu Dhulia’s Raag Desh.

Bollywood actor Amit Sadh, who is gearing up for the release of Raag Desh, has said the forthcoming film’s director Tigmanshu Dhulia is incredible and a great person.

Amit Sadh in a still from Raag Desh.

A poster of Tigmanshu Dhulia’s Raag Desh.

Asked about his experience of working with Dhulia, Amit told IANS from London via e-mail: “I believe you do your best work with the people you enjoy working with. He is an incredible director and a great person. He knows me well and knows how to get the best out of me.”

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Director Tigmanshu Dhulia, producer Gurdeep Singh Sappal, actor Mohit Marwah and Kenny Basumatary during a programme organised to launch trailer of forthcoming film "Raag Desh" in Mumbai, on June 30. (IANS)

Raag Desh, a period drama, tells the story of the Red Fort trials of three INA officers. Amit said for portraying his character Lt.Col Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon, it took him a lot of research work. “I really wanted to do the story and the guy justice by ensuring I give it the respect it deserves, which meant to go to great lengths to research the story and my character,” he said.

“With a story like this, there are many sides, researching all points of view were crucial in playing the character,” he added.

The film’s cast also includes Kunal Kapoor and Mohit Marwah. It is presented by Rajya Sabha TV and produced by Gurdeep Singh Sappal.

Raag Desh is slated to release on July 28.

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