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Amitabh Bachchan to Narrate Farhan Akhtar's War Drama '120 Bahadur'
9 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Farhan Akhtar requests Amitabh Bachchan to narrate his upcoming film 120 Bahadur
- 120 Bahadur centers on the Battle of Rezang La, where 120 Indian soldiers fought against Chinese forces
- Farhan Akhtar plays the role of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, who led the war and was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra
On October 11, 2025, Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 will feature a special episode with Farhan Akhtar and his father, screenwriter Javed Akhtar, as guests. During the show, Farhan Akhtar makes a heartfelt request to host Amitabh Bachchan to lend his voice as the narrator for Akhtar's upcoming war drama, '120 Bahadur'.
The film, set to release on November 21, 2025, centers around the Battle of Rezang La, where 120 Indian soldiers fought valiantly against the Chinese forces. Farhan Akhtar will essay the role of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, the leader of the war, who was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military decoration.
Akhtar expresses his desire for Bachchan to be the voice of the narrator, who will set the stage for the film by explaining the events that led to the historic battle. Amitabh Bachchan readily agrees, much to the delight of Javed Akhtar, who praises his son's presence of mind in making the request.
The upcoming episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, scheduled to air on Bachchan's 83rd birthday, promises to be an emotional and engaging affair as the two Bollywood legends come together to discuss the film and Akhtar's heartfelt request.
