Late actor Dharmendra’s last film ‘Ikkis’ has been released in theaters on January 1, 2026. The film is also getting good response from critics. This film shows the unheard story of India-Pakistan war of 1971. In such a situation, many actors have played real life characters in the film. These include names ranging from Agastya Nanda to Dharmendra.

Agastya Nanda- Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal
Agastya Nanda is the grandson of Amitabh Bachchan who made his Bollywood debut with the film ‘Ikkis’. Agastya has been seen as a lead actor in the film. In the film, he played the role of the youngest Paramvir Chakra winner Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal. Arun Khetrapal was a 21-year-old tank officer of the Poona Horse Regiment who fought till his last breath during the Battle of Basantar.

Dharmendra- Brigadier Madan Lal Khetrapal
‘Ikkis’ is the last film of late actor Dharmendra. In this film, Dharmendra has played the role of Brigadier Madan Lal Khetrapal, father of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal. In the film, he is seen struggling with the pain of losing his 21 year old son. However, he also expresses that he is proud of his son’s patriotism and sacrifice.

Jaideep Ahlawat- Brigadier John Mohammad Nisar
Jaideep Ahlawat has been seen in the role of Pakistan’s Brigadier John Mohammad Nisar in ‘Ikkis’. In the film, he is seen close to Arun Khetrapal’s father Brigadier Madan Lal Khetrapal (Dharmendra). This is the reason why most of her scenes in the film are with Dharmendra.

Vivaan Shah- Captain Vijender Malhotra

Vivaan Shah, son of veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, is also a part of ‘Ikkis’. In this film he has played the role of Captain Vijender Malhotra. He also fought with tanks in the India-Pakistan war of 1971 along with Arun Khetarpal.

Sikandar Kher- RIS Sagat Singh
Sikandar Kher has played the role of RIS Sagat Singh in ‘Ikkis’. Sagat Singh was considered the operational backbone of the regiment. In the film, Sikandar is seen playing the role of Arun Khetarpal’s senior officer.

Anupam Kher, who has left a mark in the hearts of fans with his stellar acting on screen, is a family man in real life. The actor knows very well how to balance personal and professional life. Anupam Kher has now wished his son Sikandar Kher on his birthday. He has written a very lovely and emotional post in the name of Sikandar on social media.

Anupam Kher’s post
Anupam Kher has shared a photo wishing Sikandar on his birthday. The photo is of the award function in which peace and love are visible on the faces of both. She wrote in the caption, “Dear Sikandar, happy birthday! May God give you all the happiness in the world! May you live long and be healthy! You have come a long way! Being on the same stage with you and receiving the award is the happiest feeling for me! Stay healthy and happy! Love and prayers always!”

Kirron Kher also congratulated
Apart from Anupam Kher, Kirron Kher has also wished her son on his birthday. He shared a photo of himself and Sikandar and wrote, ‘Dear Sikandar… many happy returns of the day. May God always grant you good health and happiness, you are my heart.” Sikandar has showered love while reacting to mother Kirron Kher’s post.

Sikandar Kher’s career
Let us tell you that Sikandar Kher is also working as an actor in Hindi cinema and he recently received the Indian Streaming Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the series ‘Arya’ released in 2020.

Anupam Kher had expressed happiness over his son receiving the award, but let us tell you that Sikandar is not Anupam Kher’s real son, rather he is the son of Kirron Kher and her first husband, businessman Gautam Berry.

Kiran Kher and Gautam’s relationship
After the relationship between Kiran Kher and businessman Gautam Berry turned sour, both of them ended their 6-year marriage. Even at that time, Anupam Kher and Kirron Kher were very good friends. After Kiran Kher’s marriage broke up, their friendship turned into love and they both got married.

Let us tell you, Anupam Kher has always been seen encouraging Sikandar. From his debut in films to award functions, he never left Sikandar alone.

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher remains in the headlines for his films as well as personal life. Actually she married actress Kiran Kher. When both were tied in marriage, the actress had already a four -year -old son Alexander. Who is now famous actor. Alexander has been with his stepfather Anupam for years. Nevertheless, people often question the bonding of father and son. On which Anupam Kher himself broke the silence some time ago. Know what he said.

How is father Anupam Kher,

Actually some time ago Anupam Kher reached the podcast of Abhishek Vyas. Where he spoke openly about his films and personal life. In the interview, when asked how he is a father and what do you teach their children? So Anupam Kher gave a very good answer to this.

What did Anupam Kher say on the relationship with son Alexander,

The actor said, ‘My son is Alexander, he is my half -son. But do you really think that today’s children will ask their father what they should do… but I want to tell that I do not play the father in real. I have become a father only in films. If you do this too, then the relationship with children will surely be good and they will share all their things with you .. ‘

Who is Alexander Kher ,

Alexander Kher is his son from veteran actress Kiran Kher’s first marriage. Who started his acting career with the 2008 film “Woodstock Villa”. He got a lot of web series ‘Arya’ from fame Sushmita with Sen. Alexander has also appeared in films like “Aurangzeb”, “Khele Hum Jee Jaan Se” and “Monica, O My Darling”.

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