Together with her younger brother, she had saved her family from imminent death by killing the most ruthless terrorist Commander of its time with an axe, and had shot another terrorist with his own AK-47. Her resolve further helped her & family survive an hour-long chase from other terrorists, looking to avenge their fallen Commander.
She has been awarded the Second highest gallantry award Kirti Chakra, National Bravery Award, Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak among many for her daring act and praised by India's then President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Narendra Modi among others as one of the bravest Indians.
Producer of the film, Asif Shaikh says "Her story should be known to India and the world. We chose her unique bravery story to depict the other side of Kashmir's struggle, that is against the terrorists. This simple girl is a perfect showcase of women empowerment and how woman can change the future of a nation.`
Director Ashok Chouhan says `In today's time when there are increasing number of voilent cases against women, this story will surprise the world and highlight there is no limit to what a woman is actually capable of . Her story is inspirational to many girls to dream big even when you have nothing, and stay strong even in the face of certain death. She has set an example in India for others to emulate.`