Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari has teamed up with his wife Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari to bring a film about the Indian army, titled Siachen Warriors. The movie is based on a true story about the 2016 Siachen avalanche, highlighting the extreme risks that Indian soldiers face in manning the inhospitable terrain at heights of 21,000 feet under extreme weather conditions. Siachen Warriors will be directed by Sanjay Shekhar Shetty. Nitesh Tiwari and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari are co-producing the project along with Mahaveer Jain. Jawaani Jaaneman Box Office Collection Day 3: Saif Ali Khan’s Film Beats Baazaar, Earns Rs 12.83 Crore.

"With this film, I want to give tribute to the heroes of our country. The story of Siachen is inspiring and defines bravery, patriotism and love for the nation. The film is a humble ode to our men in uniform who risk their life to keep us safe. We hope that the story reaches out to every individual in the country," Nitesh said. Salman Khan Working On A Franchise Inspired By Indiana Jones Films?

Ready To Witness Indian Army's Heroics in Siachen?

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari also took to her social media to share the news. She wrote: "Blessed that we are able to tell stories of unsung heroes of our beloved India. Proud to be a part of Sanjay Shetty's dream film #SiachenWarriors (working title). The film is written by Piyush Gupta and Gautam Ved.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 03, 2020 03:18 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).