Chandro Tomar Aka ‘Shooter Dadi’ Passes Away! Revisit Her Inspiring Journey By Watching ‘Saand Ki Aankh’ On ZEE5

Renowned octogenarian shooter Chandro Tomar aka ‘Shooter Dadi’ passed away on Friday due to Covid-19 complications. Aged 89, Tomar was hospitalized in Meerut earlier this week after she experienced difficulty in breathing. While this news has left the nation in deep sorrow, a perfect ode to this legend would be remembering her through her epic and inspiring life story. And what’s better than the biographical film ‘Saand Ki Aankh’ that documents the extraordinary lives of Tomar sisters-in-law.

Chandro Tomar was believably the world’s oldest professional shooter. And the film Saand Ki Aankh tributes her epic story of fighting the stereotypes and emerging as a star sharpshooter. The film follows the journey of sisters-in-law Chandro and Prakashi Tomar who went against all the odds to become the shooting champions of our nation. Helmed by Tushar Hiranandani, the film featured Bhumi Pednekar and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles.

While Bhumi portrayed the reel-life Chandro Tomar, Taapse played Prakshi Tomar in the film. With a true and inspiring storyline, the film garnered rave reviews from fans and critics. Saand Ki Aankh treats you with an apt insight into legendary Chandro Tomar’s life and here’s a gist of the film.

The Beginning: Retrospect Of Tomar’s Life

The beginning of the film gives you a detailed view of the Tomars’ lives. Working on the fields and rearing cattle have made the Tomar sisters-in-law very self-sufficient. Through this daily routine, both Chandra and Prakashi lead a happy life of theirs in a small town. In one of the opening scenes, the makers treat us with their ‘never give up’ characteristic through a bus accident sequence. 

To be precise, this first chapter of the film is a retrospective of Tomar’s life prior to discovering their passion for shooting. And there are ample subplots that set the right base for the film’s unveiling drama.

Conflicts: Following The Passion

Chandro and Prakashi discover their passion for shooting while training their daughters for the same. And that’s where the new chapter of their lives begins. Battling the societal stereotypes and going against their conservative household, these women decide to experience the taste of freedom. The drama in Saand Ki Aankh then takes us to the tours the Shooter Dadis did all around the nation.

Following their passion, Chandro and Prakashi participate in several shooting tournaments and create a name for themselves.

An Inspiring Saga: “Hitting The Bull’s Eye”

Watching these grandmothers pulling the gun triggers makes for a fascinating story and that’s where the crucial part of the film plays. Yes! The intense climax where the women confront the typical norms to “hit the bull’s eye” for the last time. Filled with many emotive moments, Chandro and Prakashi’s life story is inspiring and stands as an epitome for change.

The legendary Chandro Tomar will always live in our hearts for inspiring us with the spunky outlook she had towards life.

To honour her legacy and her inspiring journey, watch Saand Ki Aankh on  ZEE5.