PICS: Akshay Kumar, Manushi Chhillar pay tribute to Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan at Somnath Temple

New Delhi: Akshay Kumar, Manushi Chhillar and filmmaker Chandraprakash Dwivedi paid their respects at the historic Somnath temple on Tuesday, as a sign of salute to Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan’s spirit, bravery and sacrifice to protect India’s freedom.

Carrying Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan’s flag, they honoured the brave warrior who happens to be the last Hindu samrat of India.

'Samrat Prithviraj' movie is based on the glorious life of the brave king Prithviraj Chauhan and features Akshay Kumar in the titular role. He plays the legendary warrior who fought valiantly to protect India from the merciless invader Muhammad of Ghor in this visual spectacle. As a part of a run up to the film’s release, director Chandraprakash Dwivedi is honouring his life and self-less contribution by carrying his flag to historic spots of India.

Dwivedi said, "Somnath Temple is embedded in the microcosm of Hinduism in India and is of remarkable significance as it was plundered for generations by merciless invaders of our country. We brought Samrat Prithviraj’s flag to the temple and sought blessings at this holy and pure place.

"Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan was the last Hindu Samrat who stood up to protect Bharatmata’s freedom and dignity from invaders and plunderers. We have made this film to salute his glorious spirit. After doing the Ganga puja with the flag at Varanasi, we are now paying a tribute to the brave warrior at Somnath Temple. It is an incredible moment for us as a team that wanted to bring the samrat’s life come alive on the big screen."

Manushi Chhillar plays the role of King Prithviraj’s beloved princess Sanyogita in the movie, and her launch is definitely one of the most awaited debuts of 2022. The film is set to release on June 3 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. (UNI)