Akshay Kumar in Kesari

Given how valiantly the 21 soldiers of the British Indian Army fought the 10,000-strong army of Afghan tribesmen, it's not surprising that the Battle of Saragarhi is on every filmmaker's wish list. While several movies - including one featuring Akshay Kumar - are being made on the subject, it has caught the fancy of small screen producers too. 21 Sarfarosh – Saragarhi 1897, a finite series on Discovery Jeet, sees Mohit Raina bring the historic chapter to life. He talks to mid-day about playing Havaldar Ishvar Singh, comparison with films and more.