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Bollywood Salutes India's Military Heroes: From Kargil to Uri, Iconic Films Honored
17 Nov
Summary
- Bollywood films inspired by real-life military missions and heroes
- Landmark war epics like "Border" and "LOC: Kargil" dramatize historic battles
- Upcoming film "120 Bahadur" joins the lineup of cinematic tributes
In the lead-up to the release of "120 Bahadur," Bollywood is once again shining a spotlight on its proud legacy of films inspired by the real-life bravery and sacrifices of Indian soldiers. Over the years, the industry has produced a series of landmark movies that have dramatized historic military missions and honored legendary heroes.
One of the most iconic war epics is J.P. Dutta's "Border" (1997), which captured the courage of soldiers who fought against overwhelming odds during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. Another Dutta-directed ensemble, "LOC: Kargil" (2003), chronicled the 1999 Kargil War, offering a panoramic view of battlefield heroism. Farhan Akhtar's "Lakshya" (2004) traced one man's journey from drift to duty amidst the Kargil conflict.
More recently, films like "Uri: The Surgical Strike" (2019) and "Shershaah" (2021) have brought the stories of modern military operations and heroes to the screen. "Uri" dramatized the 2016 surgical strikes, while "Shershaah" celebrated the life and ultimate sacrifice of Captain Vikram Batra during the Kargil War.
With "120 Bahadur" joining this impressive lineup, Bollywood continues to honor India's real-life warriors and keep their stories alive for audiences across generations.
