WPL Stars inspired by History: Jemimah Rodrigues & Shafali Verma channel Usha’s spirit in an integration on JioCinema for Amazon Original movie Ae Watan Mere Watan

JioCinema recently partnered with Prime Video to create a series of exciting content for upcoming Amazon Original Movie Ae Watan Mere Watan starring actor Sara Ali Khan in the lead alongside Sachin Khedekar, Abhay Verma, Sparsh Shrivastav, Alexx O’ Neil and Anand Tiwari in pivotal roles and a special guest appearance by Emraan Hashmi.The patriotic thriller-drama is a Dharmatic Entertainment production, the movie is produced by Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra. Directed by Kannan Iyer, the film has been written by Iyer and Darab Farooqui

Witnessing the spirit of fearlessness and resilience both on and off the field, this exciting collaboration explores the inspiring journeys of two young cricketers, Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma, and their connection to the legendary Indian freedom fighter Usha.

Ae Watan Mere Watan features Sara Ali Khan as Usha. Inspired by the life of real-life hero Usha Mehta who defied the odds during India’s fight for independence in 1942. A young woman with an unwavering spirit, Usha, in her pursuit of helping India achieve its freedom, forms an underground radio station that became the fuel that fired the Quit India Movement.

JioCinema’s exclusive two-part content series delves into the inspiring stories of Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma, uncovering the parallels between these modern-day cricket stars and Usha’s unwavering courage.

Jemimah Rodrigues, known for her audacious batting and unwavering determination on the field, embodies the same spirit as Usha. The interview series explores:

The qualities Jemimah shares with Usha and what aspects of Usha’s character inspire her most.
Jemimah’s journey from a multi-sport athlete excelling in both cricket and hockey to becoming a cricket star.
The invaluable role Jemimah’s father played as her first coach and mentor.
The secrets to Jemimah’s early success, including starting with a season ball at the young age of four and her path to being selected for the U-19 state team at just 13.

Shafali Verma, the name synonymous with aggressive batting and a never-say-die attitude, also shares Usha’s determination. In a separate JioCinema interview, Shafali opens up about her journey:

From playing cricket with boys in her childhood days to breaking records and leading the U-19 women’s team to victory in the 2023 World Cup.
How, just like Usha, Shafali challenged the status quo to become a symbol of inspiration for aspiring young athletes, especially girls.

Don’t miss this exclusive branded content series on JioCinema! Witness the inspiring stories of Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma, and get ready to be captivated by Sara Ali Khan’s portrayal of an unsung hero in Ae Watan Mere Watan, premiering on Prime Video on March 21 across 240+ countries and territories.

Catch the full interviews with Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma on JioCinema, and draw inspiration from their incredible journeys as you enjoy the exciting matches of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024.

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