The clip that sent fans into a frenzy didn't come from a staged promotional shoot but a quiet moment of prayer at the Golden Temple. Sara Ali Khan, draped in a crisp white, was seen clutching a rosary as she bowed.
When the camera caught her eyes wetting, the video spread across Twitter, Instagram and TikTok in under an hour. One comment on X read, 'Hope everything is fine with her,' while another user added, 'She gets emotional during her peaceful visit.'
Some fans speculated a personal loss, but insiders say the tear came from the weight of the film's expectations. Udta Teer, set to hit screens on Oct 23, places an Indian spy against a Pakistani counterpart in a mix of espionage and humor.
The film's script, penned by Shahrukh Rani, promises a blend of high‑stakes intrigue and light‑hearted banter that could make it a fresh take on cross‑border camaraderie.
With the release looming, audiences are glued to every promo clip, hoping the raw emotion seen in Amritsar translates into a nuanced performance on the big screen.