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一 |     Sparsh Walia is currently on a high. With his film, 120 Bahadur, not only receiving critical acclaim but also deeply moving audiences across the country, his performance has earned widespread praise. The film, which also stars Farhan Akhtar and Raashii Khanna, has become a big milestone in Sparsh’s career. In an exclusive chat with Filmfare, Sparsh talks about the surreal feeling of his first big-screen success, the immense responsibility of playing a real-life hero, and the most valuable lesson he learned from his co-star, Farhan Akhtar.          For an actor whose debut on the big screen has received such an impactful response, the feeling is naturally overwhelming. He mentions, "I'm just overwhelmed," as he shares about the flood of positive reviews and messages. "All the reviews and messages I'm reading about my performance, it's such an overwhelming feeling."     The excitement was followed by a major announcement: the film was declared tax-free by the Delhi government few days ago. Sparsh notes, "If the government appreciates your work and does something like this for your film, it's such a big thing for us.” Having dedicated almost one and a half years of his life to the project, Sparsh finds the love pouring in from Kashmir, Madras, and Rajasthan to be a surreal feeling. He hails from a background where being on screen always felt like a far-fetched dream. But having attained the unattainable, he admits, "It will take me another week or two to just let this sink in. But I feel so overwhelmed. And it's such a proud moment for me, for my family, for my parents."          Sparsh plays the character of Ramchander, the radio operator and the sole survivor of the battle, whose role is key to the film's plot. The actor felt an immediate and deep connection to the role. He recalls the audition phase stating, "I was so emotionally attached to Ramchander ji, to his story, and how he contributed to this battle. So, I really wanted to play Ramchander ji's character."This attachment translated into a deep sense of responsibility. "I think there was more than the performance pressure. There was this added responsibility," he shares, especially since he was also the narrator for this story from Indian history. The greatest help came from his team and the passion for the story. Crediting his director and co-actors, including Farhan Akhtar, for the smooth process, he says, “The impact of your team matters a lot in your performance.”     Sparsh also had the honour of meeting the real Ramchander. Recalling the interaction, he shares a moment that inspired his performance. He refers to the dialogue in the film where Ramchander states that a soldier's blood will be found in the soil from his chest, not his back. Sparsh recalls, "Everybody took a bullet head on. No one thought of turning back at that time... When I heard all that from him, I was so inspired and moved. How did they do it? I mean, I can't even imagine that normal people like us do something like this."     Sharing screen space with the seasoned and multi-talented Farhan Akhtar was a dream come true for Sparsh, who has always been a fan. He reveals the most valuable lesson he took away from Farhan, "How to value your co-actors. That's what I picked up from Farhan."           He admits he initially had the mindset that a star like Farhan would give his shot and walk off. But his approach was the complete opposite. Sparsh shares, "The way Farhan sir made it so comfortable, he used to be there for even one of my lines. The way he supports his co-actors, the way he makes all his co-actors feel equal was amazing." Sparsh reveals he would hope to apply this learning in his future projects.           On a concluding note, Sparsh stressed the importance of the film’s message, especially for the younger generation. He says that he wants everyone to realize how much our army has sacrificed for the freedom we enjoy today. He says, "I would like everyone to know how much sacrifice has been made to enjoy what we are enjoying today.” He urges the youth to appreciate and feel proud every single day about our soldiers and whatever they do for us.Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan Pens Emotional Message As Andre Russell Retires From IPL。    부산도시철도 1호선 45편성 차량이 26일 관계자들의 박수를 받으며 노포차량기지로 들어오고 있다. 부산교통공사 제공“이 열차는 이번 운행을 끝으로 역사 속으로 사라집니다. 29년간 출퇴근과 일상을 함께해온 부산시민 여러분께 감사드리며, 여러분의 추억 속에서 오래 기억되기를 바랍니다.”이병진 부산교통공사 사장이 26일 오전 10시45분 부산도시철도 1호선 45편성 열차의 종착역인 노포역 도착 직전 안내 방송을 내보냈다.방송이 나오자 첫째 칸에 탑승한 승객들이 일제히 박수와 환호를 보냈다. “고마워” “고생했다” 격려의 말이 터져나오기도 했다. 누군가는 눈시울을 붉혔다. 부산도시철도 1호선 최후의 구형 전동차 ‘45편성’은 승객들의 뜨거운 환호 속에 마지막 영업운행을 무사히 마쳤다.45편성 전동차는 1997년 6월25일 상업운행을 시작해 29년 동안 부산 1호선을 달렸다. 운행 거리는 약 300만㎞, 지구를 75바퀴 돌 수 있는 거리다.운전은 1997년 같은 해에 입사한 구재민 기관사가 맡았다. 추첨을 통해 선발된 시민 10여명이 열차에 함께 올라탔다. 공사 관계자는 “신청자만 700명이 넘었다. 이렇게 반응이 뜨거울지 예상하지 못했다”며 “안전관리 때문에 참석자를 늘릴 순 없었다”고 말했다.45편성은 평소 속도의 절반 수준(시속 25㎞ 내외)으로 부산대역에 들어왔다. 열차 첫번째 객실은 전국에서 45편성의 마지막 운행을 보려는 철도·열차 마니아들로 가득 찼다.시민 임일란씨(30대)는 “어릴 적 범어사역 인근에 살면서 중고등학교와 대학교 때 매일같이 1호선을 이용했다”며 “그 추억이 생각나 지인들과 신청했는데 혼자 선정됐다. 1호선은 도심지를 달리는 야외구간이 있어 아들도 좋아한다”고 말했다.45편성의 퇴역으로 부산도시철도 1호선에서 구형 전동차는 완전히 사라진다. 다음달 1일부터 부산도시철도 1호선의 전동차는 모두 2017년 이후 도입한 것이다. 부산시와 부산교통공사는 2017년 1단계 40칸(5개 편성)을 시작으로 약 4300억원을 들여 구형 열차 교체 작업을 진행했다. 1호선을 다니는 전동차는 다대포선을 포함해 모두 51개 편성이다. 부산도시철도 2호선도 내년 5월부터 본격적인 구형 전동차 교체 사업이 진행된다. 2호선 전동차는 1999년부터 2002년까지 순차적으로 도입됐다.신형 차량은 객실 의자 폭이 450㎜로 구형 차량(430㎜)보다 넓다. 1량에 폐쇄회로(CC)TV를 2~3대 갖추고 있으며, 조명도 기존 삼파장 형광등이 아니라 LED가 설치된다.이병진 사장은 “45편성을 포함한 구형 전동차는 국내 최초 스테인리스 차체와 자동운전 시스템을 적용해 도시철도 기술 발전을 이끌어왔다”며 “많은 이들의 기억 속에 오래 남아 있으면 좋겠다”고 말했다.。