The first look of Pankaj Tripathi playing Atal Bihari Vajpayee was released on the occasion of the birth anniversary of former Indian Prime Minister Vajpayee, which was on December 25.
The poster shows Pankaj Tripathi wearing a white kurta and his signature glasses, posing in a thoughtful manner.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was an Indian politician who served as the 10th Prime Minister of India, first for a term of 13 days in 1996 and then for a full term from 1998 to 2004.
He was a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and was one of the co-founders of the party.
He was born on December 25, 1924, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India. He began his political career in the 1950s as a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a right-wing Hindu nationalist organization.
He later joined the BJP, which was formed in 1980, and served as the party's president from 1986 to 1988.
Vajpayee was known for his strong leadership skills and his ability to build consensus among diverse groups. He was also a skilled orator and writer, and was known for his poetry and speeches.
During his tenure as Prime Minister, he focused on economic reforms, infrastructure development, and improving relations with Pakistan.
He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 2015.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on August 16, 2018, at the age of 93.
The biopic is directed by Ravi Jadhav and is titled "ATAL." This movie is expected to be released in 2023.
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