A son of the soil pays tribute to roots, memory, and the true story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal.

Dharmendra, one of Indian cinema’s most beloved legends, has written a heartfelt Punjabi poem for Ikkis — a film that brings to life the extraordinary courage of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee. With the verse “Aj bhi ji karda hai, Pind apne nu jaanwa,” Dharam ji returns to the mitti that made him, reminding us that no matter how far a man goes, his soul remains anchored to his roots. A true son of the soil, he infuses the film with an emotional truth that only he could offer.