Raashii Khanna Honors Sugan Shaitan Singh Bhati

In this captivating behind-the-scenes photograph from the set of 120 Bahadur, Raashii Khanna embodies quiet resilience and timeless grace, draped in a vibrant pink Bandhani lehenga-choli with a flowing dupatta that cascades like whispers of unspoken strength. Her expressive eyes, adorned with a subtle bindi and intricate maang tikka, gaze softly against the rustic brick backdrop of what appears to be a Jodhpur-inspired makeup room, evoking the arid spirit of Rajasthan. The image, shared to honor the film's emotional core, pairs with a poignant caption: "She didn’t go to the battlefield, but she lived the war every day.

Meet Sugan Shaitan Singh Bhati. I carried her in my chest and this one is for the women who love in silence, who hold the home while the nation calls and who carry pride and pain in the same breath. #120bahadur." As Major Shaitan Singh Bhati's devoted wife in the film—a role Raashii describes as profoundly challenging— she channels the silent fortitude of those left behind during the 1962 Battle of Rezang La, making this portrait not just a fashion statement, but a heartfelt tribute to unsung heroines of sacrifice.

Delhi-born Raashii Khanna (30 November 1990) traded dreams of becoming an IAS officer for the spotlight, debuting as Ruby Singh in the 2013 spy thriller Madras Cafe opposite John Abraham. The former copywriter exploded into Telugu cinema with the breezy romantic hit Oohalu Gusagusalade (2014), bagging the SIIMA Best Debut award and proving she could steal scenes with effortless charm. From geeky topper to pan-India star, she’s now a staple in Telugu and Tamil blockbusters—think the rustic allure of Tholi Prema (2018), the thriller edge of Imaikkaa Nodigal (2018), the epic sweep of Sardar (2022), and OTT smashes like Farzi and Rudra: The Edge of Darkness. Three consecutive Tamil 100-crore grossers (Aranmanai 4, anyone?) and Hindi ventures like Yodha and The Sabarmati Report have cemented her versatility.