MUMBAI: The Sardar Patel Trust in association with Yes Bank have launched the collectors edition DVD and VCD of Ketan Mehta's National Award winning film Sardar - The Iron Man of India on Shemaroo Video.

Shemaroo joint MD Atul Maru says, "We are proud to be associated with a project that holds a slice of the nation's history. We have crafted the collector's edition with special care so that it appeals to the younger and older generations alike and is informative and entertaining for all."

Sardar Patel Trust president Ashok Patel said, "It is our endeavour at the Sardar Patel Trust to spread his vision of brotherhood and national integration to every Indian in the country and the world."

Yes Bank MD and CEO Rana Kapoor said, "Sardar Patel was undoubtedly one of India's greatest statesmen. We trust that the film Sardar will further enable the people of India to understand in greater detail the unparalleled national contributionhe made for India.".

Shemaroo will give the proceeds from the sale of the DVDs and VCDs to the Sardar Patel Trust, an institution that emphasises the character-building in youth with specific themes and various other activities to keep alive the tale of the Sardar's heroic fight for India's independence.