Rao, who stars in the title role of the legendary freedom fighter, took to Twitter to request the PM's presence in the showcase honouring Netaji's legacy.

New Delhi: Actor Rajkummar Rao on Wednesday invited Prime Minster Narendra Modi for a special screening of his upcoming ALT Balaji web series, Bose: Dead/Alive.

The 33-year-old actor, who stars in the title role of the legendary freedom fighter, took to Twitter to request the PM's presence in the showcase honouring Netaji's legacy.

"The legend who has inspired every Indian. The mystery that has evaded us for 72 years. The man who shook the foundations of the British empire.

"@narendramodi ji we invite you to a special screening of our webshow #BoseDeadOrAlive with @altbalaji @ektaravikapoor Jai Hind," Rao wrote.

🇮🇳 The legend who has inspired every Indian. The mystery that has evaded us for 72 years. The man who shook the foundations of the British empire. @narendramodi ji we invite you to a special screening of our webshow #BoseDeadOrAlive with @altbalaji @ektaravikapoor Jai Hind — Rajkummar Rao (@RajkummarRao) November 15, 2017

A biographical web series, with a thriller element, Bose: Dead/Alive is directed by Pulkit with filmmaker Hansal Mehta onboard as the creative producer.