Ishaan Khatter to play lead in RSVP's 1971 Indo- Pak war film 'Pippa'

New Delhi:Producer Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur join hands for a 1971 war film titled 'Pippa', starring Ishaan Khatter.Based on the book 'The Burning Chaffees'by Balram Singh Mehta, the movie will be directed by Raja Krishna Menon.

Ishaan will be seen essaying the role of Brigadier Balaram Singh Mehta.Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter on Friday, Ronnie said,"Tomorrow as we celebrate Independence Day, I am pleased to announce our next True Story - of India's pride, bravery and victory in the 1971 India - Pak war. #IshaanKhattar essays the role of #BrigadierBalaramSinghMehta. Directed by @RajaMenon, in cinemas late next year."

Filmmaker Raja Krishna Menon said,"An honour to narrate stories of our brave soldier's victory, valour and sacrifice. Joining hands with the @RonnieScrewvala & #SiddharthRoyKapur, in the spirit of Independence, it gives me immense pleasure to announce #Pippa, starring #IshaanKhatter as #BrigadierBalramSinghMehta."

RSVP movies said,"Bringing to you the untold story of #BrigadierBalramSinghMehta... a story of India's pride, valour and triumph over Pakistan in 1971. #Pippa starring #IshaanKhatter, produced by @RonnieScrewvala & #SiddharthRoyKapur and directed by @RajaMenon will be in cinemas late next year."

Roy Kapur Films said,"A story that resonates with the spirit of independence, one such story is of #BrigadierBalramSinghMehta that needs to be told. #Pippa starring #IshaanKhatter, produced by @RonnieScrewvala & #SiddharthRoyKapur and directed by @RajaMenon will be in cinemas late next year."The flick will hit the theatres late next year.(UNI)