Mumbai, March 10 (UNI) Following her devotion to be cast in films based on real-life events, Kangana Ranaut has signed a film monikered “Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata”, which is rooted in an incident that occurred at Cama and Albless Hospital during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
On November 26, 2008, when two Pakistani terrorists, Ajmal Kasab and Ismail Khan, attacked the hospital, killing the guards and injuring staff while attempting to take control of the building, the hospital staff acted quickly to protect patients and prevent further casualties. They shut the doors and windows as fast as they could, switched off the lights, turned off their mobile phones and immediately relocated patients to safer areas.
Even as the threat of death hung over the heads of every person in the hospital, the staff didn’t give up on safeguarding patients. The Cama and Albless Hospital became a major focal point in the initial hours of the 26/11 attacks due to the fierce shootout between the terrorists and the Mumbai police.
The upcoming film Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata will recount a harrowing real-life hospital incident, placing the spotlight on the resilience and bravery of blue-collar hospital employees who rose to the occasion during the crisis.
Actor Kangana Ranaut is reportedly playing the role of a staff nurse in the film, portraying one of the many frontline workers who rose to the challenge during the emergency. The project also features Marathi actor Girija Oak in a significant role. Oak is renowned for her work in films such as “Shor In the City,” “Qala,” “Jawan” and “Inspector Zende.”
Described as a “cinematic tribute to the unsung heroes”, the film is being directed by Manoj Tapadia, who started his professional journey as a copywriter, wrote dialogues and songs before moving on to directing commercials. Ranaut’s film marks his feature film directorial debut. Shooting of the project has already been wrapped up, and it’s currently in post-production, eyeing a late 2026 release, according to Variety India.
The project also continues Ranaut’s inclination towards films inspired by real-life personalities and events. Before this, she starred in films such as “Emergency” (2025), “Thalaivii” (2021) and “Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi” (2019), which were inspired by the life stories of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, actress and politician J. Jayalalithaa and the revolutionary freedom fighter Rani Lakshmi Bai, respectively.
Looking ahead, Kangana will share screen with R. Madhavan in a thriller film, directed by AL Vijay. She’s also said to be in talks with Aanand L Rai for “Tanu Weds Manu 3,” though that project is yet to be confirmed.
