The Inspirational Tale Of The “World’s Tallest Statue” In History Is Told By Akshay Kumar. The Upcoming Documentary On Tv18

6^th March,2024, Mumbai: The 40-minute video, which is narrated by actor Akshay Kumar, honours Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the man responsible for uniting India after independence by leading the merging of 562 once-separate princely states into a single nation. It also honours the spirit of oneness that unites the country.

More Details About The Documentary

Under the direction of Aanand L Rai and with remarks from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, “Statue of Unity: Ekta Ka Prateek” is the story of an aspirational idea becoming a reality.In addition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had conceived of this idea when serving as Gujarat’s chief minister, provides commentary in the documentary.

The documentary chronicles the Statue of Unity’s creation step-by-step. After declaring in 2013 that he would honour Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and laying the foundation stone in Kevadia, Gujarat, then-Chief Minister Narendra Modi went on to complete the world’s tallest statue, standing at 182 metres, which representrecounts a unique project he launched to obtain iron for the statue.

Narendra Modi Recounts A Unique Project He Launched To Obtain Iron For The Statue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recounts a unique project he launched to obtain iron for the statue, where over 6 lakh villages donated an old iron agricultural implement apiece, reflecting Sardar Patel’s plea to farmers during the war for independence, among other lesser-known facts disclosed in the documentary. Similar to how soil from all around the nation was used to assemble the statue, it represents the oneness of its production.

The creators of the Statue of Unity take the viewers on an incredible journey as the movie goes on. They explore its conception, development, and the prospects it brought about for the community as Kevadia became Ekta Nagar.

The Inspiring And Successful Tales Of Locals

The documentary tells the inspiring and successful tales of locals who have benefited from the project and seen their town grow into a popular travel destination.

The documentary continues with a visit of a few outstanding tourist destinations near the Statue of Unity, which is surrounded by gorgeous wildlife and plants. The documentary, which features breathtaking images, modern graphics, and never-before-heard tales, focuses on the busy tourist spot that receives up to 50,000 visitors in a single day, making it a modern marvel that makes New India proud and a lighthouse for the inhabitants.

Akshay Kumar Shares His Expectations Of The Documentary

For me, being a part of ‘Statue of Unity: Ekta Ka Prateek’ has been extremely humble. It’s about paying tribute to the immense spirit of harmony that each and every Indian possesses. We are constantly motivated by Sardar Patel’s vision and leadership, which serve as a constant reminder of the power derived from our shared national identity. Actor Akshay Kumar, who presents the documentary, adds, “I hope this serves as a reminder of our shared heritage and the power of coming together for a common purpose.”

 “Revolutions are created by people when they come together for a bigger purpose, guided by visionaries who lead and inspire,” continues the documentary’s director, Aanand L Rai. One such visionary who emphasised the value of unity in the process of nation-building was Sardar Patel. The film examines the legacy of the nation’s founding father and highlights the remarkable development of Gujarat’s little village of Kevadia into a popular tourist attraction worldwide.

The History TV18 series “Statue of Unity: Ekta Ka Prateek” will debut on March 8, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. Additionally, it will be accessible via the leader in factual entertainment’s YouTube channel. 

By-Sapna Meena