The Zee5 show Jeet Ki Zid is based on the inspirational story of former Indian Army Major Deependra Singh Sengar, whose absolute obstinacy...
The Zee5 show Jeet Ki Zid is based on the inspirational story of former Indian Army Major Deependra Singh Sengar, whose absolute obstinacy propelled him to achieve the unattainable.
The seven-part series, based on a story by Akash Chawla and Arunava Joy Sengupta, blends true events with fictionalised elements. The foundation, however, is very much the story of Deep and his wife Jaya, played by Amit Sadh and Amrita Puri. Each episode ends with the real-life Sengars delivering a direct address to the camera that connects fiction with their actual experiences.
A dyed-in-the-wool military man, Deep’s determination ensures a berth at the elite Special Operations division. During his training, he encounters the hard-nosed Ranjeet Chowdhary (Sushant Singh), who pushes Deep to breaking point.
Deep gets severely injured during combat and is confined to a wheelchair. His devoted wife Jaya refuses to be derailed by adversity. The real-life Major describes Jaya as his “backbone”, and she is shown to be the driving force behind his rehabilitation.
Amit Sadh displays commendable commitment to a physically challenging and emotionally wrought role. Sadh has clearly put in a great deal of homework into his performance. The actor is seen undergoing rigorous athletic training, sparring in a boxing ring, firing a gun,...
