"I play Lieutenant Lawrence, who plays commanding officer to [Havildar] Ishar Singh in Kesari," says Edward Sonnenblick over a phone call. Anurag Singh's directorial venture sees him locks horns with Akshay Kumar's Singh, with their equation giving viewers an insight into the power structure that was previously prevalent in the military.

"Lawrence isn't a good guy. He is a racist jerk, but he is also able to recognise the valour of the brave Indian soldiers who fight under the British flag." Having moved to Mumbai 11 years ago, Sonnenblick is now a familiar face in the industry.