<p>Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan is set to play the lead role in director Hansal Mehta’s upcoming film<em> Captain India</em>, the makers announced on Friday.</p>.<p>Produced by Ronnie Screwvala and actor-turned-producer Harman Baweja, the actioner is inspired from India’s biggest and most successful rescue missions from a war-torn country.</p>.<p>Aaryan will essay the role of a pilot in the movie and the actor said he is honoured to be part of the project. </p>.<p><em>Captain India</em> is inspiring and thrilling in equal measure and it gives me great pride and honour to be a part of such a historic chapter of our country.</p>.<p>"I have immense respect for Hansal sir’s body of work and this was the perfect opportunity to collaborate with him,” Aaryan said in a statement. </p>.<p>Screwvala said the film captures the indomitable human spirit and Mehta, best known for <em>Shahid,</em> <em>Aligarh</em> and <em>Scam 1992</em>, is the perfect person to tap into the humane aspect of it.</p>.<p><em>Captain India </em>is not just a story of one of the biggest humanitarian operations ever but also about the indomitable human spirit, one that rises above failure despite the odds.</p>.<p>"Hansal Mehta is one of the finest filmmakers of our time and has always beautifully captured the true essence of humane stories. Kartik Aaryan’s fans are surely in for a treat as he steps into all-new territory with <em>Captain India</em>,” he added.</p>.<p>Baweja, who has also written the film, said <em>Captain India </em>strikes the perfect balance of an "inspiring human story and an exhilarating cinematic experience".</p>.<p>"This move as a producer was a long time coming and I'm excited to collaborate with an equally passionate team in form of Ronnie Screwvala, Hansal Mehta and Kartik Aaryan.</p>.<p>"I am confident that this story will resonate with every Indian,” the 40-year-old Baweja, who previously acted in films like<em> Love Story 2050</em> and <em>What's Your Raashee?,</em> said.</p>.<p>Mehta said he is looking forward to working with Aaryan.</p>.<p><em>Captain India </em>which is inspired by true events will revisit a moment in time where a man goes beyond his own pain and suffering to save thousands," he said.</p>.<p>The film will be co-produced by Vicky Bahri with RSVP's Sonia Kanwar serving as the associate producer.</p>.<p><em>Captain India </em>will go on floors early next year</p>
<p>Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan is set to play the lead role in director Hansal Mehta’s upcoming film<em> Captain India</em>, the makers announced on Friday.</p>.<p>Produced by Ronnie Screwvala and actor-turned-producer Harman Baweja, the actioner is inspired from India’s biggest and most successful rescue missions from a war-torn country.</p>.<p>Aaryan will essay the role of a pilot in the movie and the actor said he is honoured to be part of the project. </p>.<p><em>Captain India</em> is inspiring and thrilling in equal measure and it gives me great pride and honour to be a part of such a historic chapter of our country.</p>.<p>"I have immense respect for Hansal sir’s body of work and this was the perfect opportunity to collaborate with him,” Aaryan said in a statement. </p>.<p>Screwvala said the film captures the indomitable human spirit and Mehta, best known for <em>Shahid,</em> <em>Aligarh</em> and <em>Scam 1992</em>, is the perfect person to tap into the humane aspect of it.</p>.<p><em>Captain India </em>is not just a story of one of the biggest humanitarian operations ever but also about the indomitable human spirit, one that rises above failure despite the odds.</p>.<p>"Hansal Mehta is one of the finest filmmakers of our time and has always beautifully captured the true essence of humane stories. Kartik Aaryan’s fans are surely in for a treat as he steps into all-new territory with <em>Captain India</em>,” he added.</p>.<p>Baweja, who has also written the film, said <em>Captain India </em>strikes the perfect balance of an "inspiring human story and an exhilarating cinematic experience".</p>.<p>"This move as a producer was a long time coming and I'm excited to collaborate with an equally passionate team in form of Ronnie Screwvala, Hansal Mehta and Kartik Aaryan.</p>.<p>"I am confident that this story will resonate with every Indian,” the 40-year-old Baweja, who previously acted in films like<em> Love Story 2050</em> and <em>What's Your Raashee?,</em> said.</p>.<p>Mehta said he is looking forward to working with Aaryan.</p>.<p><em>Captain India </em>which is inspired by true events will revisit a moment in time where a man goes beyond his own pain and suffering to save thousands," he said.</p>.<p>The film will be co-produced by Vicky Bahri with RSVP's Sonia Kanwar serving as the associate producer.</p>.<p><em>Captain India </em>will go on floors early next year</p>