Get In The Spirit Of I-Day With These 5 Bollywood Patriotic Films

For those who want to celebrate at home this weekend, here’s a look at some Hindi films that capture the fire of patriotism and are perfect for a movie marathon.

Border 

Sunny Deol’s Border has maintained a cult status since its release. Based on the 1971 India-Pakistan war, this war drama depicts the true events that took place at that time. The film also stars Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, and Akshaye Khanna.

Shershaah

This biographical war film is based on the life of Captain Vikram Batra, who was a hero of the Kargil War. It showcases Batra’s courage and sacrifice, telling the true story of a brave heart who contributed to India’s victory. Sidharth Malhotra played the titular role, and Kiara Advani was his love interest.

Uri: The Surgical Strike

The Vicky Kaushal-starrer Uri: The Surgical Strike is based on a real-life retaliatory attack carried out by the Indian Army. The story and the famous slogan “How’s the josh?” resonated deeply with audiences, fostering national pride.

The Legend of Bhagat Singh 

Ajay Devgn had the opportunity to play the revolutionary freedom fighter Shaheed Bhagat Singh in this 2002 film. It tells the story of Bhagat Singh and his fight for India’s independence, with his immortal slogan, “Inquilab Zindabad,” becoming the rallying cry of the freedom struggle.

Raazi 

Directed by Meghna Gulzar, Raazi tells the gripping story of an Indian spy married into a Pakistani military family during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War. Alia Bhatt played the lead role of Sehmat Khan, while Vicky Kaushal was seen as Iqbal Syed, a Pakistani army officer. (ANI)