Updated On: 06 August, 2021 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
Kiara Advani, who met Captain Batra’s fiancée Dimple before filming `Shershaah`, discusses bringing to screen her character`s strength and her resolve to not marry

Kiara Advani
While `Shershaah` highlights the valour of Captain Vikram Batra, director Vishnuvardhan has also displayed the tender side of the late braveheart by showcasing his relationship with fiancée Dimple Cheema. Kiara Advani, who steps into Cheema’s shoes for the Sidharth Malhotra-starrer, says she was taken by her “extraordinary spirit” when they met in 2019 before the film rolled.
The actor says Cheema warmly shared her love story that blossomed at Punjab University in 1995. “She spoke with great love, joy and pride while reminiscing about the love of her life. She made me realise what strength means. The Army officers display immense courage fighting for the nation, while the women in the family become their pillars of support,” she states, noting that the biopic intends to “salute the sacrifices of such women.”