Hindi trailer of historical action-drama ‘Four Rivers Six Ranges’ released in Siliguri
The Hindi trailer for the historical action-drama ‘Four Rivers Six Ranges’ was launched in Siliguri, ahead of its nationwide theatrical release on September 11.
The Hindi trailer of the historical action-drama ‘Four Rivers Six Ranges’, originally titled ‘Chushi Gangdruk’, was launched in Siliguri on Monday. The film is scheduled for a nationwide theatrical release on September 11 and will be screened across PVR cinemas and other theatres in India.
Film based on Tibetan history and 1959 escape
The movie is inspired by true events from Tibetan history. It traces the story of Chushi Gangdruk, a Tibetan volunteer resistance group, which escorted Tenzin Gyatso safely across the Himalayas into India in 1959 after the Chinese military takeover of Tibet.
Directed, written and co-composed by Shenpenn Khymsar, the film is also stated to be based on the book ‘Flight at the Cuckoo's Behest’, produced by Dorjee Wangdi Dewatshang. During the trailer launch, Khymsar spoke about the pressure of completing the shoot in Mustang, Nepal, describing it as a tight schedule.
Challenges during filming and clearance delays
Khymsar said the production faced major challenges because the entire shoot was finished in Mustang within a short window. He also mentioned that parts of the location were close to the China border, adding to the difficulty.
He further alleged that there were attempts to stall the project. Khymsar said the certification process was delayed after the External Affairs Ministry paused the certification, and that the team later pursued continuous efforts and clarification before obtaining clearance. He described the film as deeply personal and said it aims to preserve an important chapter of Tibetan history for wider audiences.
The Hindi version includes a voiceover by Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui. The event was attended by veteran filmmaker Tulsi Ghimire, who praised the project for making thought-provoking cinema. Film producer Sushma Gurung from Sikkim also congratulated the director and said the story’s historical importance and emotional depth could resonate with audiences.
