Gautam Rode: It was a physically and emotionally challenging role to play

Gautam Rode as Major Samar in `State of Siege- Temple Attack`. Picture courtesy/PR

Gautam Rode is one actor who gets into the skin of every character he portrays. He is known to delve into the details and the results are there for all to see. Therefore, with the recently released poster and trailer of the upcoming and much-awaited film, 'State of Siege', which is based on a Temple Attack, it was not surprising to see that Gautam has transformed himself into Major Samar. From the chiselled look to the piercing eyes and the fierce expression, Gautam plays the role of an army officer who will risk his life for the sake of his country, to the T.

Speaking about his character, Gautam revealed, "It was an absolute pleasure to play Major Samar in the 'State of Siege'. The character is an intense one and I am glad that the audience are receiving it well. It was a physically and emotionally challenging role to play and I hope I have done justice to the same. Army officers are our true heroes and it was an honour to play Major Samar for me."

'State of Siege: Temple Attack' stars Gautam Rode, Akshay Khanna and Vivek Dhaiya. It has been directed by Ken Ghosh and is slated to premiere on 9th July on ZEE5.

'State Of Siege: Temple Attack' is the second season of the series that started with the eight-episode 'State of Siege: 26/11' last year. While the first season was about the operation of the National Security Guards (NSG) following the 2008 Mumbai attacks, "Temple Attack" trains focus on the terror strike on Akshardham Temple. On September 24, 2002, two armed men attacked the Swaminarayan Akshardham complex at Gandhinagar, Gujarat, killing 30 people and injured over 80. The NSG ended the siege a day later, killing both assailants.

The show marks Akshaye's digital debut as an NSG officer and releases on July 9 on Zee5.

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