Deepika Padukone leads the line-up for the movie focusing on the Indian Air Force.
The new Hindi-language film Fighter arrives in UK cinemas this week, boasting a cast that includes some of the biggest names in Indian cinema.
Deepika Padukone leads the ensemble, while there are also major roles for the award-winning Hrithik Roshan and Slumdog Millionaire star Anil Kapoor, with all three of them playing members of the Indian Air Force.
The movie is directed by popular filmmaker Siddharth Anand and has been billed as “the biggest aerial action spectacle” in the history of Indian cinema – inspired by the likes of Top Gun: Maverick.
The synopsis reads: “Fighter takes the audience on an epic journey with the elite unit of the Indian Air Force – the Air Dragons.
“The squad members embark on a mission to safeguard India’s skies and the nation by confronting looming threats.”
Read on for everything you need to know about the cast, including details on where you might have seen the major stars before.
Fighter cast: Full list of actors
The main cast for The Fighter is as follows:
- Deepika Padukone as Squadron Leader Minal “Minni” Rathore
- Hrithik Roshan as Squadron Leader Shamsher “Patty” Pathania
- Anil Kapoor as Group Captain Rakesh Jai “Rocky” Singh
- Karan Singh Grover as Squadron Leader Sartaj “Taj” Gill
- Akshay Oberoi as Squadron Leader Basheer “Bash” Khan
- Sanjeeda Sheikh as Taj’s wife
- Talat Aziz as Patty’s father
- Sanjeev Jaiswal as Majeed Khan
- Rishabh Sawhney
- Ashutosh Rana
Deepika Padukone plays Squadron Leader Minal “Minni” Rathore
What else has Deepika Padukone been in? Padukone is one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema, with key credits including Om Shanti Om, Love Aaj Kal, Cocktail, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Chennai Express, Piku, Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat and Pathaan.
To western audiences, she may be familiar for her role in the 2017 Vin Diesel film XXX: Return of Xander Cage.
Hrithik Roshan plays Squadron Leader Shamsher “Patty” Pathania
What else has Hrithik Rohsan been in? Another celebrated and award-laden actor, Roshan’s key credits include Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, Fiza, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, the Krrish franchise, Dhoom 2, Jodhaa Akbar, Guzaarish, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Agneepath, Bang Bang!, Super 30 and War. He is also a judge on the reality series Just Dance.
Anil Kapoor plays Group Captain Rakesh Jai “Rocky” Singh
What else has Anil Kapoor been in? Another huge name in India, Kapoor has over 100 film credits to his name – with some of the highlights including Mashaal, Mr India, Eeshwar, Lamhe, Benaam Badsha, 1942: A Love Story, Laadla, Deewana Mastana, Gharwali Baharwali, Taal, Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain, Biwi No. 1, Nayak, Welcome, Black & White, Race, Dil Dhadakne Do, Malang, AK vs AK, Jugjugg Jeeyo and Animal.
To western audiences, he’s most well-known for his roles in Slumdog Millionaire, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and the eighth season of 24.
Karan Singh Grover plays Squadron Leader Sartaj “Taj” Gill
What else has Karan Singh Grover been in? Grover is known for his roles in TV shows Dill Mill Gayye, Qubool Hai, Kasautii Zindagii Kay and Dangerous. This is his first big-screen credit in almost a decade, but previous film roles include Alone and Hate Story 3.
Akshay Oberoi plays Squadron Leader Basheer “Bash” Khan
What else has Akshay Oberoi been in? Oberoi has appeared in a number of high-profile Indian films including American Chai, Isi Life Mein, Pizza, Laal Rang, Gurgaon, Thar and Gaslight.
Fighter is released in UK cinemas from Thursday 25th January 2024. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what’s on.
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