LUCKNOW, Oct. 22 -- The Uttar Pradesh Police on Wednesday released 'Vardi', a short film directed by Bollywood filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia to honour police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty. Released on the force's social media platforms on Police Commemoration Day 2026, the film highlights the courage and sacrifice of Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) inspector Sunil Kumar, who was posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra. It also portrays the pride and pain of families who cope with the loss of loved ones who died while serving the country. Actor Amit Sadh, television actress Alka Amin and Nazish Khan feature in the film. It was made under the guidance of Uttar Pradesh director general of police Rajeev Krishna, with support from the state's information and public relations department. Constable Kapil Dinkar wrote the script and provided the voice-over, while superintendent of police Rahul Srivastava, the DGP's public relations officer, served as the creative director. The film was shot in Mumbai. Kumar was critically injured during an encounter with members of the Mukim Kala gang in Shamli on the intervening night of January 20 and 21, 2025. Despite his injuries, he continued to lead the STF team. According to the police, four alleged criminals, including Arshad, who carried a reward of Rs.1 lakh, were killed in retaliatory firing. Kumar succumbed to his injuries on January 22, 2026. Dhulia is known for directing films such as Paan Singh Tomar, Haasil and Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster....