A MAN who is believed to have designed the first airplane eight years before the Wright Brothers is the centrepiece of a new biopic.

Hawaizaada tells the untold story of Shivkar Bapuji Talpade, a vedic scholar and an expert on Sanskrit literature.

He is regarded as a great Indian scholar who not only sketched out but is also believed to have built the first ever aeroplane in 1895, his Shivkar Bapuji Talpade’s aircraft thought to be the first ever to be controlled, powered and to have sustained heavier-than-air heavier-than-air human flight.

Though many believe his effort failed, his work and research was never given its fair share of recognition or even mention.

The film features an ensemble cast of emerging and established actors, who all showcase their considerable talents in this thought-provoking and inspiring story.

Playing the lead role of Shivkar Bapuji Talpade is Ayushmann Khurrana (Vicky Donor), joined by rising star Pallavi Sharda (Besharam).

The star line-up is completed by veteran award-winning actor Mithun Chakraborty.

Inspired by true events, Hawaizaada has been brought to the big screen by renowned scriptwriting duo Vibhu Puri and Saurabh R Bhave, whose previous critically-acclaimed writing credits include Saawariya and Guzaarish. Vibhu also makes his directorial debut and masterfully brings to life all the vibrancy, old-world charm and emotion of the narrative in a thrilling cinematic experience for the whole family.

Young school drop-out Shivi (Ayushmann Khurrana), sees his life dramatically change when he meets Shastry (Mithun Chakraborty), a Vedic scholar, who inspires him to change his shallow, unfulfilled life.

  • Hawaizaada is due for release on 30 January through Reliance Entertainment.