For 22 years, he single-handedly dug a path across a mountain with only a hammer and a chisel.

To avenge the untimely death of his wife who fell off a mountain, Dashrath Manjhi aka 'Mountain Man' literally dug up the mountain near Gaya in Bihar.InManjhi - The Mountain Man,Nawazuddin Siddiqui brings alive the biopic of an ordinary man who performed an extraordinary feat. Radhika Apte plays his beloved wife Falguni Devi.

While the film's trailer created a buzz on social media, Nawaz's portrayal ofManjhiis touted to be one of his finest and toughest roles so far. Says director Ketan Mehta, "This film will make a person question what he or she can do for their beloved becausepahaad todne se mushkil kya ho sakta hai." He adds, "Manjhidied in 2007 but he deserved to be more than just a headline. Making this film is our small way of ensuring that his 'never say die' spirit continues to live on."

The movie is backed by the studio that's known to set trends with different yet entertaining cinema. As Ajit Andhare, COO, Viacom18 Motion Pictures, says, "We at VMP believe in cinema founded on strong stories and led by powerful characters,Manjhiis a perfect amalgamation of this. Backed by some superlative performances, this film deserves to be seen on the 70 mm screen to enjoy a cinematic experience of this common man waging a lone battle against a mountain. The film has already been declared tax-free in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar. We're hoping to get an exemption from other states as well, to encourage such films and ensure they reach out to more people."