Raashii Khanna Reveals Rekha Cried Watching 120 Bahadur: She Asked 'Can I Hug You?' | Exclusive

Though Raashii Khanna has been credited for a special appearance in the recently released 120 Bahadur, the impact she created is long-lasting. As Major Shaitan Singh Bhati’s wife, Sugan, she was the silent

force behind his strength and emotional core on the battlefield. Paying a tribute to army wives who fight their own battles without letting their guards down, Raashii’s performance got a stamp of ‘validation’ from none other than Rekha. The Umrao Jaan star attended 120 Bahadur’s premiere in Mumbai and watched the war film with Farhan Akhtar and Raashii. Gushing over Rekha’s review, Khanna told Zoom that the veteran actress was emotional for quite some time. The cherry on the cake was a hug.

Raashii Khanna recalls Rekha's reaction after watching 120 Bahadur

In an exclusive interview with Zoom, Raashii revealed Rekha’s reaction after watching 120 Bahadur. She gushed, “Rekha ji had tears in her eyes when she saw 120 Bahadur. I asked her, ‘Can I hug you?’ She said, ‘No, can I hug you?’ She hugged me and told Farhan sir and I was there.”ALSO READ: 120 Bahadur’s Raashii Khanna Drops Unseen BTS Pictures With Farhan Akhtar From Set: Grateful For Every Moment...Khanna added, “She spoke about how my character touched her in the last scene and made her cry. She was quite emotional for a very long time. When someone like her says things like that, I feel I may have done something right. That is the kind of validation I seek from my peers and seniors, and also from the audience. I felt fulfilled that night.”

About 120 Bahadur

120 Bahadur is Razneesh Ghai’s directorial. It is based on the Battle of Rezang La, which was a part of the 1962 Sino-Indian War. India’s 120 soldiers bravely faced a much larger Chinese force. Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, who led the Charlie Company, was honoured with Param Vir Chakra posthumously. 120 Bahadur released in theatres on November 21. Farhan played the role of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati (PVC).