Panipat: Arjun Kapoor and Kriti Sanon joined by filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker during film promotions

Set in 1761, the film is based on the third battle of Panipat between the Marathas and the invading forces of Ahmed Shah Abdali, played by Sanjay Dutt. Film releases in cinemas on December 6, 2019

Directed by Gowariker, the film also stars Sanjay Dutt, Padmini Kolhapure, Mohnish Bahl, Kunal Kapoor, Suhasini Muley, Ravindra Mahajani, Sp. Appearance Zeenat Aman, Sahil Salathia, Gashmeer Mahajani, Mantra, Abhishek Nigam, Nawab Shah, Vinita Mahesh, Krutika Deo and Shyam Mashalkar

Kriti plays Parvati Bai, Sadashivs wife who also fought alongside him

Arjun plays Sadashiv Rao Bhau, the commander-in-chief of the Maratha Army, who leads the troop to the third battle of Panipat

Actors Arjun Kapoor and Kriti Sanon were joined by filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker during the promotions of their upcoming period drama, Panipat. Click ahead for more scoop.