Gaslight to Ae Watan Mere Watan: 5 strong performances of Sara Ali Khan that prove she is more than just a glamourous damsel

Sara Ali Khan is a talented actress who has essayed diverse characters since her debut in Bollywood in 2018. The actress – who will soon be seen in the historical biographical drama Ae Watan Mere Watan, has played strong characters on screen proving she isn’t only some glamourous damsel, but a woman who takes charge.

As we gear up to see Sara Ali Khan bring to life Usha Mehta – an unsung freedom fighter who was arrested during the Quit India movement in 1942, we bring you some of her strongest performances.

Check out 5 strong performances of Sara Ali Khan here:

Mukku in Kedarnath

In her debut film, Sara essayed the role of Mandakini ‘Mukku’ Mishra, the younger daughter of a Hindu priest who falls in love with Mansoor Khan, a local Muslim porter who carried pilgrims to the Kedarnath Temple. Though shown to be rebellious at the start, Khan’s character shows just how strong she is as she fights for her love and even mends her relationship with her father in the end.

Rinku/Manjari in Atrangi Re

In Atrangi Re, Sara Ali Khan essayed two characters, Rinku and her mother, Manjari. While as Rinku, we saw her strength as she went to extreme lengths to be with her lover – despite being forcefully married to another, as Manjari, we witness her being strong by being with the man she loves despite opposition from her family and making the ultimate sacrifice to be with him.

Meesha/Fatima in Gaslight

In Gaslight, Sara Ali Khan played the roles of Meesha Singh Gaikwad, aka Meeshri, and Fatima. While these characters do not show their strength physically, their mental strength is applause-worthy. Meesha shows her strength by attempting to mend her relationship with her estranged father despite the emotional scares he caused her, and Fatima does it by stepping into her friend’s shoes and meeting her family despite a nagging feeling of something being amiss.

Somya in Zara Hatke Zara Bachke

In this rom-com – starring Vicky Kaushal as her on-screen husband, we see Sara’s character portraying her strong side multiple times. Be it when she asks her husband for a separate home to have some privacy or when she respects family despite their taunts, this character proves strength is not always in fighting or physically showing it, but in one’s mentality too.

Usha Mehta in Ae Watan Mere Watan

In the film releasing tomorrow, we see Sara Ali Khan essay the role of Usha Mehta. This unsung freedom fighter is strong and brave despite being in her early 20s. She shows her fortitude by standing strong against the British by secretly starting an underground radio channel to unite the country.

About Ae Watan Mere Watan

Directed by Kannan Iyer, the historical biographical drama stars Sara Ali Khan as Usha Mehta. Usha was a brave college girl-turned-freedom fighter who started the underground radio during the Quit India movement in 1942. The film also stars Anand Tiwari, Sachin Khedekar, Abhay Verma, Sparsh Shrivastav, Alexx O’Nell, Benedict Garrett and Emraan Hashmi. It premieres tomorrow, March 21, 2024, on Amazon Prime Video.

How excited are you to watch Ae Watan Mere Watan on Amazon Prime Video this Thursday, March 21.

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