Bollywood actress Amrita Rao recently looked back at her cinematic journey as her film Satyagraha completed 13 years since its release. To mark this milestone, she posted a video montage on her official Instagram handle featuring memorable clips and behind-the-scenes moments from the movie.
The Plot and Amitabh Bachchan's Role
Directed by Prakash Jha, the narrative of the movie revolves around corruption, public protest, and relentless struggle. In the film, Amitabh Bachchan essayed the role of a retired teacher named Dwarka Anand, whose son tragically loses his life in a carefully planned accident. This heartbreaking incident acts as a catalyst, turning personal grief into a massive social movement against systemic corruption.
Cast and Release Details
The multi-starrer project featured prominent actors including Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Arjun Rampal, Amrita Rao, Manoj Bajpayee, and Vipin Sharma in pivotal roles. Satyagraha officially hit the silver screens in India on August 30, 2013, though it premiered a day earlier in the UAE. The project was backed by Prakash Jha Productions and UTV Motion Pictures, with Prakash Jha, Ronnie Screwvala, and Siddharth Roy Kapur serving as producers.
Key Characters of the Movement
Ajay Devgn portrayed the character of Manav, who emerges as a primary face of the mass agitation. Alongside him, Kareena Kapoor Khan played journalist Yasmin, and Arjun Rampal took on the role of activist Arjun Singh, joining forces to fight against the corrupt minister Balram Singh. The negative shade of Balram Singh was brought to life by Manoj Bajpayee.
Amrita Rao's Career Highlights
Amrita Rao made her entry into the film industry in 2002 with Ab Ke Baras, but she gained widespread recognition with the 2003 release Ishq Vishk alongside Shahid Kapoor. She subsequently starred in hit films such as Main Hoon Na and Vivah, cementing her sweet, girl-next-door image in the hearts of viewers. On the professional front, the actress was recently seen in Jolly LLB 3 starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi.
