While India celebrates its 72nd Independence Day, it is imperative to thank the Indian armed forces for their constant support over the years
It is an unparalleled feeling when the Indian tricolour is hoisted or the national anthem is played. The immense joy and satisfaction that one derives from the fact that our nation has conquered yet another feat is what unites a diverse India. While India celebrates its 72nd Independence Day, it is imperative to thank the Indian armed forces for their constant support over the years. Time and again, Bollywood has taken up projects to depict the soldiers’ sacrifices while they protect us. As a tribute to the Indian armed forces, here are 10 war-drama films that will invigorate the patriotic fervour in you.
Tango Charlie (2005)
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyon (2004)
The movie begins with Major General Amarjeet Singh (Amitabh Bachchan) and his son Lieutenant Commander Vikramjeet Singh (Bobby Deol) engaging in the Indo-Pak war in 1971. After Vikramjeet’s sacrifice for the nation, Amarjeet wants his grandson to also join the Army. The film then traces Captain Kunaljeet Singh’s (Bobby Deol) journey who rejects his initial plans of going abroad and dedicates his life to the armed forces. Will the Indian Army be able to prevent a terrorist attack on a holy temple is what forms the crux of the movie. The film also features Akshay Kumar, Ashutosh Rana and Danny Denzongpa.
Prahaar: The Final Attack (1991)
Co-written and directed by Nana Patekar, the film is a true reflection of our society that has gotten used to corruption and subjugation. It revolves around the life of Lieutenant Peter D’Souza who wants to become a specialist commando and is trained by Major Pratap Chauhan (Nana Patekar) for the same. The second half of the movie deals with Chauhan’s chain of thoughts when he learns about D’Souza’s murder by goons and how no one is willing to testify against them. How the story unravels afterwards is gripping.
Haqeeqat (1964)
Vijeta (1982)
Lakshya (2004)
Karan Shergill (Hrithik Roshan) was aimless, irresponsible and lacked discipline before he joined the armed forces. What the Indian Army makes of him is something that makes his friends and family proud. Shergill is keen to achieve his one and only target which is to protect the country from those who want to harm the nation. Set at the backdrop of the Kargil War in 1991, Shergill and his regiment are assigned to capture Point 5179 at any cost. How they accomplish the task is compelling and will surely give you goosebumps. Directed by Farhan Akhtar, the film also features Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani and Preity Zinta.
The Ghazi Attack (2017)
Directed by Sankalp Reddy, the film credits the Indian Navy for its accomplishments during the Indo-Pak war in 1971. Inspired by true events, the movie revolves around the mysterious sinking of submarine PNS Ghazi. Indian officers on board submarine INS Karanj destroyed the Pakistani submarine when it was headed to destroy INS Vikrant. Depicting this unsung event, the film stars Rana Daggubati, Atul Kulkarni, Kay Kay Menon and Taapsee Pannu in lead roles.
1971 (2007)
LOC Kargil (2003)
Border (1997)
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