Overview

• Sarzameen marks Kayoze Irani’s feature-film directorial debut starring Kajol, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Ibrahim Ali Khan now streaming on JioHotstar.
• Irani presented a rough cut to the Indian Army in Delhi, with military advisers requesting sensitivity-driven changes before granting approval for release.
• The final edit trimmed Kajol’s flashback sequences at the Army’s suggestion to ensure a respectful and accurate portrayal of service personnel.
• Veteran stars Kajol and Prithviraj Sukumaran fostered a supportive set environment by treating Irani as an equal and backing his creative choices.
• Irani confirmed he will end his acting career to focus exclusively on filmmaking, stating that performance “is not for me.”