Saandh Ki Aankh is based on the real-life achievements of Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, two sharpshooters from the village of Johri in Uttar Pradesh. Late Chandro Tomar was the world%u2019s oldest woman sharpshooter followed by Prakashi.
Over the course of their career, the two highly acclaimed shooters have won over 100 national shooting competitions. They started their careers when they reached their 60s. Chandro started sharpshooting in 1999 following Prakashi one year later.
The two sisters-in-law are popularly known as Shooter Dadis and Prakashi is also referred to as the Revolver Dadi.
Saandh Ki Aankh was released on October 25, 2019 with Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar in lead roles. The film was directed by Tushar Hiranandani and produced by Anurag Kashyap and Reliance Entertainment.
Chandro Tomar died on Friday due to the coronavirus at the age of 89.
