Indian Independence Day 2022: Bollywood films that evoke patriotic pride

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Indian Independence Day 2022: Bollywood films that evoke patriotic pride

Here's a look at a few Bollywood films that evoke nationalist pride among Indians

Published: August 15, 2022 10:30 IANS

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Gunjan Saxena Jahnvi Kapoor — India is commemorating its 75th anniversary of independence. Many filmmakers have made films in the last 75 years that have showcased the beauty and bravery of our country, as well as the country's struggle for freedom and patriotism. To commemorate this occasion, watch some of the biggest Bollywood films that will make you proud to be an Indian. Image Credit: Netflix

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Border: Written and directed by J.P Dutta, the film was inspired by true events that happened during the Battle of Longewala in 1971. The India-Pakistan war film starred Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, Akshaye Khanna, Puneet Issar and Kulbhushan Kharbanda in the lead roles. J.P Dutta won the National Award for Best Direction in 1998. Image Credit: IMdB

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LOC: Kargil (2003) — L.O.C Kargil: Released in the year 2003, the film starred Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, and Akshaye Khanna in the lead roles. The historical film was based on the Kargil war fought in 1999. With a run time of 225 minutes, the film is one of the longest Indian films ever made. Image Credit: Social media

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Lakshya (2004) — Lakshya: Based on the 1999 Kargil War, the film was directed by Farhan Akhtar and starred Hrithik Roshan, Priety Zinta, Boman Irani and Amitabh Bachchan in the lead roles. In 'Lakshya', actor Hrithik Roshan portrayed the role of an Indian Army soldier for the very first time. The film was released on June 18, 2004, and gathered positive responses from the audience. Image Credit: Social media

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TAB 200116 Sidharth Malhotra - Shershah-1579167644852 — Shershaah Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra starrer 'Shershaah' was one of the most loved films of 2021. Based on the life of Kargil war hero Captain Vikram Batra, who laid down his life in the service of the nation while recapturing Indian territories from intruders during the Kargil War in 1999. The film was premiered on Amazon Prime Video. Image Credit: Amazon Prime Video

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1.1321647_2224789078 — Chak De! India: Shah Rukh Khan's sports drama film 'Chak De India' is one of the most loved films in Indian cinema. Directed by Shimit Amin, the film was based on the journey of the Indian national women's hockey team, where Shah Rukha portrayed the role of the coach of the team. Released on August 10, 2007, the film received the National Award for the Best Popular Film for Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Watch these films to feel all charged up about India. Image Credit: Supplied

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Janhvi Kapoor in Gunjan Saxena The Kargil Girl (2020)-1597051427608 — Gunjan Saxena: This is easily one of Jahnvi Kapoor's best performances in her career. This stirring film chronicles how flight Lieutenant Gunjan Saxena made history in her journey from aspiring aviator to India's first female combat pilot in the Kargil War. Image Credit: Netflix

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