Kabir Khan's 'Chandu Champion': Crafting Emotion through Action

Filmmaker Kabir Khan emphasizes the importance of emotional depth in action sequences. His latest film, 'Chandu Champion,' features a pivotal eight-minute war scene, highlighting the protagonist's emotional journey. The movie stars Kartik Aaryan and is inspired by India's Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar.

In an interview with PTI, renowned filmmaker Kabir Khan discussed the crucial role of emotion in action scenes, emphasizing that without it, action becomes merely a promotional tool. His latest film, 'Chandu Champion,' masterfully integrates emotion and action through a continuous eight-minute war sequence shot in Kashmir's Aru Valley.

The sequence, which involved extensive rehearsals and an array of fighter jets, bomb blasts, and intense combat, was designed to advance the film's emotional drama. Featuring Kartik Aaryan in the lead role, 'Chandu Champion' portrays the life of India's first Paralympic gold medalist, Murlikant Petkar, capturing his diverse roles from soldier to athlete.

Kabir Khan, known for hits like 'Ek Tha Tiger' and 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan,' explained that the single-take scene was pivotal both logistically and emotionally. He reflected on the challenges posed by the pandemic, which delayed many projects but also allowed him to dive deep into stories like 'Chandu Champion.'

(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)