Akshay Kumar reveals having done "Mission Mangal" for his daughter

"The Mangal Mission" is a film that celebrates imagination and curiosity, said actor Akshay Kumar.

The film, presented as the first Indian film on space, follows scientists at the Indian Space Research Organization who contributed to the Mars Orbiter mission.

Kumar said that he had embarked on the project to familiarize his daughter, Nitara and children of his age with the true story of the first Indian interplanetary expedition.

"Mission Mangal", a film that I hope will inspire as much as entertain. A film that I did especially for my daughter and children of her age to familiarize them with the incredible true story of the Indian mission on Mars, "he tweeted.

The award-winning Indian Actor shared a poster about the film in Hindi and English.

He hopes the film will be a milestone in Indian cinema, in the image of "Star Trek" and "Star Wars" series in Hollywood.

"For several years, Hollywood has produced movies and TV shows like" Star Trek's, "&" # 39; Star Wars', & # 39; Gravit & y, etc., this inspired a whole generation of inventors, scientists and explorers.

"I've always wanted to be part of such a movie. A film that inspires our future generations. Who celebrates the imagination and curiosity. & # 39; Mission Mangal & # 39; is this film for me, a film that, I hope, will inspire as much as it will entertain, "said Kumar.

The film's release is scheduled for August 15, with Vidya Balan, Taapsee Pannu and Kirti Kulhari